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Melvin, Texas

town · McCulloch County

At a glance

114
Population
$43,300
Median home value (all homes)
86% below U.S. median
$162,617
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$70,313
Median household income
10% below U.S. median
59.9 min
Average commute
81.3%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
8.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 76 — 24% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing68% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost97% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college50 mi
Nearest community college90 mi
Nearest technical college55 mi
High school graduates69.6%
College graduates10.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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