Melvindale, MI
1 neighborhoods · 12,639 residents · Michigan
C
40/100
57
Safety Score
21
Affordability
$39K
Median Income
$96K
Median Home Value
Is Melvindale, MI a Good Place to Live?
Melvindale receives an overall livability grade of C (40/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Michigan. Safety scores C+ (57/100). Affordability scores F (21/100) with a median household income of $38,918 and median home values around $95,900.
About 13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 11.2%. 60% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 33.
$1,111
Median Rent/mo
13%
College Educated
11.2%
Unemployment
60%
Owner-Occupied
33
Median Age
12,639
Population
1
Zip Codes
Wayne
County
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Neighborhoods in Melvindale
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 48122Wayne Co. | 40 C | 57 | 21 | $39K | $96K | 12,639 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.