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Melville, New York

Melville, New York, in Suffolk county, is 7 miles NE of Levittown, New York (center to center) and 29 miles E of New York, New York. Part of the surrounding Nassau - Suffolk metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Melville is home to some 14,533 residents.

The People and Families of Melville

In Melville, about 66% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Melville are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melville had a median family income of $99,881. More so than most places, the people in Melville generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Melville. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($39,720) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Melville. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Melville Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Melville was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Melville, 85% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMelville Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Melville Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Melville Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Melville College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Melville Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Melville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Melville, NY

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Age of the Population87
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Housing Recently Built69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

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