What are the schools like in Melville, LA?

School district data for Melville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Melville?

The median household income in Melville, LA is $38,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Melville, LA?

Melville has an average high temperature of 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Melville, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Melville, LA?

Melville has a violent crime rate of 433.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1704.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Melville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Melville is a small town of 729 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $38,833 .

Strengths: Melville stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Melville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Melville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Melville metro area.

Metric	Melville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Melville's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

433.5 /100k

Property Crime

1704.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Melville, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Melville sees average highs of 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 58.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Melville, LA
Average High — January	61.1°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	58.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Melville, LA	National Avg
Population	729	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	32.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	64.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Palmetto, LA 10 mi Morganza, LA 10 mi Fordoche, LA 10 mi Krotz Springs, LA 11 mi Livonia, LA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Melville

Melville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

71353

Melville vs Other Cities

Melville, LA vs Palmetto, LA Melville, LA vs Morganza, LA Melville, LA vs Fordoche, LA Melville, LA vs Krotz Springs, LA Melville, LA vs Livonia, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melville, LA affordable or expensive?

Melville has a median home value of $113,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $38,833.

What is the crime rate in Melville, LA?

Melville's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1704.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Melville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Melville, LA a good place to live?

Melville, LA has a population of 729, a median household income of $38,833, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Melville?

Melville averages 61.1°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.5 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Melville?

Melville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71353.

What is the population of Melville?

The population of Melville, Louisiana is 729 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Melville?

Key numbers for living in Melville: median home $113,700, median household income $38,833, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Melville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.