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Melvindale, Michigan · ZIP 48122

Melvindale — ZIP 48122

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Melvindale (48122) scores 55/100 — Fair for Michigan. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $144K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share26%
Property crime share74%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency8%
Avg reading proficiency16%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index71/100
Typical home value$144K
Median rent$1,078/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$144K

Median Rent

$1,078/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

55,357

Violent Crime

14,838

Property Crime

40,519

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Wayne County, Michigan (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Julian O Strong Middle School06–08651
11%
23%
Allendale Elementary School02–05914
10%
14%
Academy for Business and Technology High School06–12231
3%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

12,605

Median Income

$42K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

31.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 48122 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 48122 has a school score of 43/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 48122 is approximately $144K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 48122 in Melvindale has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.