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Melvin, MI

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Population
152
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
833 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$95,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$42,083
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityPort Huron, Michigan25 miles away · 28,273 residents.

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Tucked into the farmland of Michigan’s Thumb, Melvin is a quiet Sanilac County village with around 150 residents. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace where neighbors know each other and the surroundings are open and peaceful. Originally settled in the late 1800s along the local rail line, the community today offers a simple, small-town atmosphere that appeals to anyone looking for quiet country living within an easy drive of Lake Huron.

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Lower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+97.9ratingLow Heat ImpactA96.8rating

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