Melville, LA

Melville, Louisiana

Melville, Louisiana, in St Landry county, is 36 miles NE of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 112 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Lafayette metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Melville is home to some 1,376 residents.

The People and Families of Melville

In Melville, about 46% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. The town somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 48% of Melville is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the town is very American.

There are more females than males in Melville than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melville had a median family income of $20,625.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Melville.

Melville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Melville was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the town. In Melville you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Melville, 93% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the town.

High Points

Melville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Melville, LA

Comparing Melville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Melville Almanac

Melville Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Melville Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Melville residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Melville, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Melville Colleges

(List of All Louisiana Colleges)

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