Quality of Life and Culture in Melvin, IL

Overview

Melvin is a village in the state of Illinois with a population of 435. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Melvin has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (C) Average
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 24.5 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Four Seasons
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Melvin, IL

Employment and Income	Melvin	Illinois	United States
Per Capita Income	$26,967	$32,213	$32,693
Median Household Income	$47,500	$66,690	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	5.9%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	21.9%	9.4%	10.5%

Age	Melvin	Illinois	United States
Median Age	27.4	41.5	42.3

Gender	Melvin	Illinois	United States
Male	47.4%	49.8%	49.8%
Female	52.6%	50.2%	50.2%

Race	Melvin	Illinois	United States
White	92.0%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	4.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	7.1%	2.0%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.9%	3.7%	5.2%

Housing Information	Melvin	Illinois	United States
Median Home Price	$60,200	$140,846	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$529	$721	$801
Family Households	44.2%	44.2%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.6%	26.6%	26.2%
Homeowners	79.9%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	20.1%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Melvin	Illinois	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	6.6%	6.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	43.8%	43.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	28.5%	23.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	4.5%	10.1%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	7.9%	13.8%	15.0%