Melville, New York Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Melville, New York is 19,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 96th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $155,675, the median home value is $778,400, and the median age is 50.8.
19,187
Population
1584
People / sq mi
$155,675
Median Income
$778,400
Median Home Value
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Melville covers 12.1 sq mi of land at 1584 people per square mile.
About Melville, NY
The poverty rate is what most separates Melville from the typical city: 0.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 19,187 residents, Melville is a city in New York.
Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $155,675, putting Melville near the top of US cities. Hardship is rare relative to US cities: a poverty rate of just 0.8%, below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $778,400, with typical rent around $3,501.
Degree attainment is near the top of the range for US cities: 62.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s, above the 35.0% national rate. About 13.0% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.1% |
| Black or African American | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$155,675
Median Household Income
$90,255
Per Capita Income
0.8%
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$778,400
Median Home Value
$3,501
Median Rent
87.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
95.1%
High School+
62.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
9.6%
Drive Alone
68.8%
Public Transit
13.0%
Work From Home
31.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
6.1%
Foreign Born
83.5%
Non-English at Home
2.6%
Veterans
13.3%
With Disability
99.0%
Health Insurance
96.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 32.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 19.2% |
| Information | 14.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4.6% |
| Public Administration | 4.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 2.8% |
| Retail Trade | 2.7% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Melville, New York has a population of 19,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 96th-largest city in New York.
The median household income in Melville, New York is $155,675, with 0.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Melville, New York is $778,400, with median monthly rent at $3,501 and a homeownership rate of 87.5%.
The median age in Melville, New York is 50.8 years. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.
Melville Cdp, NY Climate
Melville Cdp, NY has an average annual temperature of 11.3°C (52°F) and receives about 1090 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
11.3°C
Avg Temp
1090
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -1° / 31° | 88 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 79 mm |
| March | 5° / 40° | 106 mm |
| April | 10° / 49° | 97 mm |
| May | 15° / 59° | 94 mm |
| June | 20° / 68° | 75 mm |
| July | 23° / 74° | 83 mm |
| August | 23° / 73° | 105 mm |
| September | 19° / 66° | 85 mm |
| October | 13° / 55° | 85 mm |
| November | 8° / 46° | 98 mm |
| December | 2° / 36° | 95 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Melville Cdp, NY
The most comfortable months to visit Melville Cdp, NY are typically June, July and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is January (near -5°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.