Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (0) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Parks (0) F
Melvin Arboretum Park
Park
Shops (0) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Melvin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Melvin is 74/100 - which is 17% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime C-

Melvin crime rates are 2,251 per 100k, which is 39% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,853 crimes per 100k
C
Violent Crime
398 crimes per 100k
D+
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employment B-

The median income in Melvin is $57,054 - which is 5% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$57,054
D
Unemployment Rate
1.0%
A+
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health D-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Melvin home prices are $45,700 - which is 66% lower than Iowa
Home Price
$45,700
F
Home Appreciation Rate
2%
C+
Home Affordability
0.8x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Melvin graduation rate is 82% - which is 7% lower than Iowa
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
82%
C-
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Melvin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Melvin Arboretum Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Melvin? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Melvin.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Melvin a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors