Most of the adults in Melissa are married, as the area is known best for its large volume of married couples, mostly due to the affordability of homes in the area.
Most of the adults in Melissa are married, as the area is known best for its large volume of married couples, mostly due to the affordability of homes in the area. The area is also known for a larger average household size than other cities surrounding, with the population also abundant in men. The average family income in Melissa is around $66,000, which is quite high for the area and such a small town, which allows residents to be quite financially secure.
Most of the residents over the age of 18 are also college graduates, which contributes to the higher income level in the area, with homes mostly owned, actually reaching 81% of homes in the city. The homes are much newer than in surrounding cities which tend to have more historical value, with a higher tax than others as well.