The median home in Melville, Louisiana is valued at $76,634, down 14.5% year over year. Melville is part of the Opelousas, LA metropolitan area, which CrashWatch tracks daily with real-time stress scores and crash risk analysis.

Home Value$76,634

-14.5%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$15,327 on $76,634

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Affordable11.6% of income

Under the 28% guideline.

PITI$723

P/I11.6%

Afford$185K

Room+$109K

P&I $388Tax $35Ins $300

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + LA ins. 28% per HUD.

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