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Living in Melba, ID

Melba is a small town in Idaho with a population of just under 1,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 36, skew younger than most cities in Idaho. Just 29% of residents rent in Melba, as home ownership is common in the area. The average rent for Melba is $144 a month more than the state average.

Averaging about 28 minutes, the commute time for Melba residents is longer than the Idaho average of about 21 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 35% of residents, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Melba: agriculture, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in construction, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $61K, Melba workers earn about the same as the average Idaho resident. Melba, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Melba has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Melba

It's close to downtown, walkable even, which is convenient both for my job and for recreation. It's a fairly unique mix of old and new.

Beautiful environment, adequate security,I like to go shopping with my family in the nearby mal,The distance between living facilities is intense

I like my old house surrounded by new houses, there are often cats in peoples' yards that come up to see me, and I can walk at night and feel safe.

Who Lives Here

Melba Demographics

Education

High School

26%

Associate's

28%

Bachelor's

8%

Master's

3%

Doctorate

35%

Family Size

2 people

45%

3 people

25%

4 people

12%

5 people

9%

6+ people

9%

Household Income

0-50k

50%

50-100k

28%

100-150k

12%

150-200k

5%

200k+

5%

Age

0-10

14%

10-20

18%

20-45

28%

45-65

25%

65+

16%

Getting Around Melba

Melba Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

23%

15-30 Mins

31%

30-40 Mins

20%

40-60 Mins

19%

60+ Mins

6%

Melba Education

Schools

Top Schools in Melba

NRNo Rating

Indian Creek Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

3/10

New Horizons Dual Language Magnet School

Grades PK-5 • Public

NRNo Rating

Hubbard Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

8/10

Lake Ridge Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

4/10

Ronald Reagan Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

NRNo Rating

Nampa Early Childhood Center

Public

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All About

Living in Melba, ID

Melba is a small town in Idaho with a population of just under 1,000. It's a nice place to raise a family, as children under 5 make up a larger portion of the population here (8%) than nationally (6%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's residents, at an average age of just under 36, skew younger than most cities in Idaho. Just 29% of residents rent in Melba, as home ownership is common in the area. The average rent for Melba is $144 a month more than the state average.

Averaging about 28 minutes, the commute time for Melba residents is longer than the Idaho average of about 21 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing means of commuting to work, selected by 35% of residents, while public transit is not used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.

There are three primary industries in Melba: agriculture, healthcare, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the town's workers are in construction, which ranks as the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of just over $61K, Melba workers earn about the same as the average Idaho resident. Melba, however, compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Melba has a relatively high concentration of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (7%). In addition, 9% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate.