Living in New Melle, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Melle · Census data 2020–2024
New Melle has 452 residents with a median age of 51.9. The median household income is $114,375 (62% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $397,800.
New Melle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Melle at a glance
- Population
- 452
- Median age
- 51.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $114,375State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $397,800State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is New Melle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 62% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in New Melle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Melle the median home value is $397,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,357 a month in housing costs.
New Melle median household income
The median household income in New Melle is $114,375 and the income per person is $56,038. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in New Melle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.40
New Melle demographics
- Population
- 452
- Median age
- 51.9
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 33.4%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Melle ›
Education in New Melle
48.4% of adults 25 and older in New Melle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 22.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Melle
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
New Melle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Melle | 452 | $114,375 | $397,800 | — |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | $112,394 | $331,300 | $1,345 |
| Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | $125,693 | $405,900 | $1,588 |
| Foristell | 1,096 | $116,581 | $431,700 | $883 |
| Innsbrook | 843 | $150,833 | $492,400 | — |
| Josephville | 664 | $107,708 | $494,600 | $852 |
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $432,000 | $1,444 |
| Flint Hill | 583 | $130,208 | $475,500 | $1,611 |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $326,200 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in New Melle, MO?
The median household income in New Melle is $114,375, 62% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in New Melle?
The median home value in New Melle is $397,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is New Melle, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 62% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 73% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in New Melle?
The median age in New Melle is 51.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in New Melle?
The average commute to work in New Melle is 30 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Melle?
The unemployment rate in New Melle is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Melle?
48.4% of adults in New Melle 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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