Melville SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Melville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melville is 179 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melville is 1.8x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Melville is $874,532.
The median income in Melville is $159,922.
Melville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melville | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 112 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 337 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 110 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Melville, NY Weather
The average high in Melville is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Melville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melville
The current population in Melville is 19,714. The population has increased 3.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 19,714 | 2.7% |
| 2023 | 19,187 | 3.6% |
| 2022 | 18,526 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 18,561 | 3.2% |
| 2020 | 17,992 | 1.6% |
| 2019 | 17,716 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 17,872 | -3.0% |
| 2017 | 18,418 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 18,320 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 18,682 | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 19,228 | -2.5% |
| 2013 | 19,717 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 19,043 | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 18,943 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 19,050 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melville
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Melville is:
80.0% White with 15,780 White residents.
1.6% African American with 324 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.3% Asian with 1,631 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 23 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 59 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 655 Two Or More residents.
6.3% Hispanic with 1,242 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.3% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.3% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Melville
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Melville is 54.6% female with 10,759 female residents.
Melville is 45.4% male with 8,955 male residents.
| Gender | Melville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.6% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melville for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Melville completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Melville completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Melville completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Melville completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Melville completed associate's degree.
28.0% of adults in Melville completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Melville completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Melville completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Melville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melville, New York
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1.9% of households in Melville earn Less than $10,000.
1.4% of households in Melville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.0% of households in Melville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.6% of households in Melville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.7% of households in Melville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Melville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.5% of households in Melville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.5% of households in Melville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.2% of households in Melville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
39.6% of households in Melville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melville | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.4% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.5% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.5% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 39.6% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
