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Crime in Melvindale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Melvindale. Key points include:
There were 180 total crimes in Melvindale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Melvindale is 1,467.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Melvindale is 301.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Melvindale is 1,165.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Melvindale is -30.76% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Melvindale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Melvindale / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 180 | 1,467.4 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 37 | 301.6 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 16.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 32.6 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 27 | 220.1 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 143 | 1,165.7 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 25 | 203.8 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 87 | 709.2 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 31 | 252.7 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Melvindale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melvindale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melvindale is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melvindale is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Melvindale is $139,401.
The median income in Melvindale is $42,185.
Melvindale's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melvindale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melvindale | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Melvindale, MI Weather
The average high in Melvindale is 59.0° and the average low is 41.1°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 33.8 inches of precipitation each year with 33.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melvindale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 33.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 33.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Melvindale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melvindale
The current population in Melvindale is 12,554. The population has increased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,554 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 12,605 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 12,639 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 12,534 | 21.7% |
| 2020 | 10,300 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 10,348 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 10,419 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,432 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 10,437 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 10,510 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 10,584 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 10,612 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 10,637 | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 10,716 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 10,759 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melvindale
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Melvindale is:
58.7% White with 7,374 White residents.
10.2% African American with 1,282 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.2% Other with 147 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 427 Two Or More residents.
26.5% Hispanic with 3,324 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melvindale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 10.2% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 26.5% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Melvindale
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Melvindale is 47.8% female with 5,998 female residents.
Melvindale is 52.2% male with 6,555 male residents.
| Gender | Melvindale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.8% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.2% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melvindale for adults over 25
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9.0% of adults in Melvindale completed < 9th grade.
19.0% of adults in Melvindale completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Melvindale completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Melvindale completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Melvindale completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Melvindale completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Melvindale completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Melvindale completed professional degree.
4.0% of adults in Melvindale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melvindale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 9.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 19.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melvindale, Michigan
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12.2% of households in Melvindale earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Melvindale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
10.6% of households in Melvindale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Melvindale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
23.2% of households in Melvindale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.4% of households in Melvindale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.2% of households in Melvindale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.4% of households in Melvindale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.0% of households in Melvindale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.2% of households in Melvindale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melvindale | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.6% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 23.2% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.4% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.0% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.2% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
