Melvindale, MI Area Guide

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Melvindale, MI: The Attractions Are The Best Thing About Melvindale User Rating 2 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) It's a sad day when you have to admit that the best thing about the town you live in is the nearby entertainment. When there's nothing to recommend an entire town, well, one might want to think twice about continuing to live there. That's pretty much where I am living here in Mel ...Read More vindale, Michigan. I have been living in Melvindale for 2 years now and I have patiently waited to see some positive changes in my town. I've come to the realization that it just isn't going to happen. The crime rate is going to continue to climb, the schools are going to continue to suffer, the entire place should be much more presentable and respectable than it is.


At least we have a few attractions to boast of. We have the Motown Historical Museum, Detroit Rocks City tours, the Detroit Institute of Arts, the Detroit Experience Factory which is an interactive experience for kids, and we have the Melvindale Street Fair which, though small, is enjoyable. While Melvindale certainly isn't one of the worst areas in Michigan, it certainly isn't one of the best areas in Michigan either. Just skip this sad experience altogether if you're looking for a great place to live. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Melvindale? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Melvindale field
      Melvindale Park
      Lankford Park
      Allendale Park
      De Luca Field
      Fontana Park
      Coogan Park
      Judge Roy A. McGinty Park

      Entertainment

      Thunderbowl Lanes
      Blue Elephant Studio Gallery
      Perfect Beat Night Club
      Lincoln Park Historical Museum
      Allen Park Civic Arena
      Roosevelt Lanes
      Michael A. Guido Theater
      Five Replica Homes of Great Americans

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      McDonald's
      Parts and Labor bar
      Gleno's Market
      Downriver Grill & Pizza
      Savvy Sliders
      KFC
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Melvindale? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Melvindale.
      Drive to Work
      74%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Melvindale? The cost of living in Melvindale is 87/100 - which is 2% lower than Michigan.
      Melvindale
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Michigan
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Melvindale? Melvindale crime rates are 2,010, which are equal to Michigan
      Total Crime
      2,010 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Melvindale? The median income in Melvindale is $37,438 which is 26% lower than Michigan.
      Median household income
      $37,43832% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,05229% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      38% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Melvindale a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Melvindale home prices? Melvindale home prices are $73,700 - which is 42% lower than Michigan
      Median home value
      $73,70060% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8975% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      59%

      8% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Melvindale have good schools? The Melvindale graduation rate is 72% - which is 16% lower than Michigan
      High school grad. rates
      72%

      13% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      22%

      54% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      21% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Melvindale a good place to live? Melvindale has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      1 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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