Melville, NY · Houses & Market Data

Melville, New York houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Melville, NY (Suffolk County) — Census median home value $778,400, county listing prices up about 1.9% over the past year. Market data for Melville houses and the broader area.

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Melville, NY is in Suffolk County, New York — this guide covers houses in Melville and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 19,187, with a median household income of $155,675. Census data puts Melville houses at a median value of $778,400 (all owner-occupied homes); Suffolk County's current median listing price runs $937,000, up about 1.9% over the past year.

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Market overview

Melville housing market

Melville is in Suffolk County, New York. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Melville and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$778,400

Population (Census ACS)

19,187

Median household income

$155,675

County price trend (2025)

5.42% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Melville market snapshot

Population

19,187

County

Suffolk County

Median Household Income

$155,675

Median Home Value (city)

$778,400

Median Listing Price (Suffolk County)

$937,000

Median Gross Rent

$3,501/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.9%

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Why Melville

What makes Melville different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Melville's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $778,400. Separately, Suffolk County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $937,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Suffolk County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.42% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Melville has an estimated population of 19,187 and a median household income of $155,675, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Melville's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Melville

County guide: Suffolk County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Melville.

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Nearby communities include Wheatley Heights, South Huntington, West Hills, East Farmingdale, Wyandanch, Dix Hills, Huntington Station, Deer Park, North Lindenhurst, West Babylon, North Babylon, North Amityville, Elwood, Greenlawn, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington.

More New York cities with market guides: Yonkers, Syracuse, Albany, New Rochelle, Cheektowaga, Mount Vernon, Schenectady, Utica.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Plainview (~3.4 mi), Old Bethpage (~3.4 mi), Farmingdale (~4.0 mi), Woodbury (~4.2 mi), Bethpage (~4.6 mi), South Farmingdale (~5.0 mi), Plainedge (~5.4 mi), Syosset (~5.4 mi), Hicksville (~6.2 mi), Laurel Hollow (~6.3 mi), North Massapequa (~6.3 mi), Levittown (~6.8 mi), Jericho (~7.0 mi), Muttontown (~7.3 mi), Massapequa Park (~7.3 mi), Oyster Bay Cove (~7.4 mi).

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Census & home facts

Melville data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

19,187

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$778,400

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$155,675

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$3,501

County FHFA annual change (2025)

5.42%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$937,000

Census place type

CDP

County

Suffolk County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

12.11 sq mi

Census GEOID

3646514

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Melville

Schools

BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT — 17 schools, 18,323 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Suffolk addresses may be served by BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Melville FAQ

What are houses worth in Melville, NY?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Melville at $778,400. Suffolk County's current median listing price runs $937,000, up about 1.9% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Melville, NY?

For owner-occupied houses in Melville, Census ACS data shows a median value of $778,400. Active listing prices in Suffolk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Melville, NY?

Melville houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Suffolk County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Melville, NY?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Melville's population at approximately 19,187.

What's the median rent in Melville, NY?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Melville at approximately $3,501 per month.

What is the median household income in Melville, NY?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Melville at approximately $155,675.

Is the Melville housing market growing?

Suffolk County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.42% annual change in 2025.

Is Melville, NY affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Melville's median home value at about 5.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

What school district serves Melville, NY?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT for many Melville addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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