Living in Mellott, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mellott · Census data 2020–2024
Mellott has 195 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $86,000 (20% higher than the Indiana median), the median home value is $140,600.
Mellott is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mellott at a glance
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $86,000State: $71,957
- Median home value
- $140,600State: $218,200
- Homeowners
- 82.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Mellott a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Indiana median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Mellott
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mellott the median home value is $140,600, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,196 a month in housing costs.
Mellott median household income
The median household income in Mellott is $86,000 and the income per person is $47,930. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Mellott: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 82.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.6%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.87
Mellott demographics
- Population
- 195
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 32.3%
- 65 and older
- 19%
- Households
- 68
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mellott ›
Education in Mellott
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Mellott have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mellott
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 86.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Mellott vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mellott | 195 | $86,000 | $140,600 | — |
| Newtown | 200 | $59,167 | $99,000 | — |
| Hillsboro | 656 | $70,769 | $109,200 | $1,020 |
| Wingate | 296 | $64,375 | $76,000 | — |
| Veedersburg | 1,990 | $58,145 | $103,600 | $699 |
| Waynetown | 805 | $60,583 | $128,700 | $1,013 |
| Rob Roy | 177 | $88,643 | $136,400 | — |
| New Richmond | 433 | $80,329 | $89,200 | $875 |
| Attica | 3,238 | $68,931 | $118,000 | $802 |
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What is the median household income in Mellott, IN?
The median household income in Mellott is $86,000, 20% higher than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Mellott?
The median home value in Mellott is $140,600, compared with $218,200 in Indiana.
Is Mellott, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Indiana median; home values 36% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Mellott?
The median age in Mellott is 36.4 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Mellott?
The average commute to work in Mellott is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mellott?
The unemployment rate in Mellott is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mellott?
7.6% of adults in Mellott have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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