Living in Melville, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Melville · Census data 2020–2024
Melville has 19,714 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $159,922 (86% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $788,900, the median rent is $3,501/month.
Melville at a glance
- Population
- 19,714
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $159,922State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $788,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $3,501/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 88.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 61.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Melville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Melville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Melville the median home value is $788,900, 137% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $4,001 a month in housing costs.
Melville median household income
The median household income in Melville is $159,922 and the income per person is $86,207. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Melville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,489
- Owner-occupied
- 88.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.9%
- Vacant
- 3.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.65
Melville demographics
- Population
- 19,714
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 16.3%
- 65 and older
- 28.8%
- Households
- 7,255
- Foreign-born
- 13%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Melville ›
Education in Melville
61.7% of adults 25 and older in Melville have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 33.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Melville
- Unemployment rate
- 9.7%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 15.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 9.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Melville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melville | 19,714 | $159,922 | $788,900 | $3,501 |
| Wheatley Heights | 4,729 | $118,036 | $538,200 | $1,688 |
| South Huntington | 9,779 | $147,569 | $636,800 | $1,908 |
| West Hills | 5,369 | $185,745 | $741,900 | $2,939 |
| East Farmingdale | 5,666 | $119,000 | $574,200 | $2,114 |
| Plainview | 25,982 | $189,906 | $796,300 | $3,392 |
| Old Bethpage | 6,546 | $195,202 | $913,000 | — |
| Farmingdale | 8,474 | $122,980 | $559,700 | $2,520 |
| Dix Hills | 24,773 | $227,944 | $935,800 | $2,659 |
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What is the median household income in Melville, NY?
The median household income in Melville is $159,922, 86% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Melville?
The median home value in Melville is $788,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Melville?
The median gross rent in Melville is $3,501 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is Melville, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the New York median; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 86% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Melville?
The median age in Melville is 49.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Melville?
The average commute to work in Melville is 33 minutes; 15.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Melville?
The unemployment rate in Melville is 9.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Melville?
61.7% of adults in Melville 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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