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Melbourne, AR
B+
Population: 1,992
Home Price: $79,000
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Overview
Melbourne is a small town in the state of Arkansas with a population of 1,992. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Melbourne has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(F) Poor
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
16.4 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Melbourne, AR
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Per Capita Income
$21,413
$23,739
$32,693
Median Household Income
$39,032
$46,196
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.0%
6.4%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
25.4%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Median Age
34.9
41.9
42.3
Gender
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Male
55.8%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
44.2%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
White
98.7%
76.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.3%
15.4%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.4%
2.7%
Asian
0.1%
0.5%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
0.8%
4.8%
5.2%
Housing Information
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Median Home Price
$79,000
$99,219
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$496
$470
$801
Family Households
35.6%
35.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
29.7%
29.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.5%
71.8%
72.9%
Renters
40.5%
28.2%
27.1%
Education
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.3%
9.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.8%
30.8%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.6%
21.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%
7.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
11.0%
10.2%
15.0%
Proficiency
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Mathematics
61.0%
45.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
58.0%
42.9%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Murder
NA
7.2
3.0
Rape
NA
90.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
32.2
40.7
Assault
NA
363.3
188.5
Property Crime
Melbourne
Arkansas
United States
Burglary
NA
546.7
336.1
Theft
NA
1708.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
158.1
167.1
Arson
NA
11.5
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Melbourne, AR
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
flours
chili
pie
meal
restaurant
nachos
vegetables
gravy
cafe
burgers
authentic
snacks
bbq
beef
delicious
cheese
pizza
ice cream
golf
baseball
softball
football
college football
basketball
teams
hs football
volleyball
brewers packers bucks
lacrosse
classic rock
coaches
coaching
athletes
athlete
nfl
hoops
wnba
nba
generative
library
abstract
nature
poster
studio
artists
spending time
brewers packers bucks
anime
books
outdoors
sports
classic rock
marketing
tv
awardwinning writer
lifestyle
studio
sports
mountain
mountains
summer
nature
driving range
winter
space
pool
onamazon
auctions
restaurant
drug store
plastic bags
cafe
pharmacy
supplies
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