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Melville, NY 55+ active adult communities & homes for sale
Living in Melville
Melville is a Suffolk county hamlet on Long Island. The hamlet is the home to many national and international corporation headquarters for well-known companies like Canon USA,…
Melville is a Suffolk county hamlet on Long Island. The hamlet is the home to many national and international corporation headquarters for well-known companies like Canon USA, Niko, and Estee Lauder. However, Melville continues to maintain natural protected areas and many parks for active adults who enjoy being outdoors.
Climate & Geography
Long Island is situated in a transitional climate zone that border the humid continental zone, which covers the rest of New York, and a humid subtropical zone. Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cold with mixed precipitation. On average the area experiences more rain than snow, and approximately 205 days of sun throughout the year.
Recreation, Culture & Entertainment
Some of the top attractions in Melville include Kenwal Day Camp, White Post Farms, Bowlmor Lanes. Residents have access to many parks: Arboretum Park, Baseball Field, Elderwood Basketball Court, Gwynne Park, Pineridge Park Reserve,Whitman Park, and Sweet Hollow Park.
Cost of Living & Taxes
The cost of living in Melville is higher than state and national averages. The primary reason for this is housing costs.
New York has an effective income tax rate of 5.03 percent for single filers and 6.33 percent for joint filers. However, Social Security benefits are not taxed and railroad retirement benefits are fully exempt, as well as other retirement income from military retirement plans and federal, state, and local government pensions.
Health Care
Melville is located near many high performing and nationally ranked hospitals with exceptional service in many different procedures and conditions. These hospitals include Southside Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, Plainview Hospital, Huntington Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital-Bethpage, Stony Brook University Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital, NYU Winthrop Hospital, St. Francis Hospital-Roslyn, South Nassau Communities Hospital, Mather Hospital, Long Island Community Hospital, and North Shore University Hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Melville, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Melville has 36 homes, the largest has 1200 homes, and the average communities consists of 418 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Melville. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Coves at Melville is a gated communities with 175 homes, and The Club at Melville is another gated communities with 261 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Melville stay on the market for around 631 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $827,199, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Greens at Half Hollow average around $1,263,145, while homes in The Coves at Melville average around $573,419.
12 communities near Melville
17 homes near Melville
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3 beds
|3 baths
|1,730 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,379 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,700 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,695 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,516 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,178 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,379 sq ft
|Condo
3 beds
|3 baths
|2,500 sq ft
|Condo
6 beds
|5 baths
|4,333 sq ft
|House
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,100 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,215 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|3 baths
|2,900 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,400 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|1,335 sq ft
|Condo
2 beds
|2 baths
|2,575 sq ft
|Condo
Frequently Asked Questions
In Melville, there are 1 large community with over 1000 homes, no medium communities, and 3 small communities with less than 500 homes.
The smallest 55+ communities in Melville has 36 homes, the largest has 1200 homes, and the average communities consists of 418 homes.
Yes, there are gated 55+ communities in Melville. Approximately 75.0% of 55+ communities in the area are gated. For instance, The Coves at Melville is a gated communities with 175 homes, and The Club at Melville is another gated communities with 261 homes.
On average, listings in 55+ communities in Melville stay on the market for around 631 days. The average price of homes for sale in these communities is approximately $827,199, though prices can range widely based on the size, location, and amenities of the communities. For example, homes in The Greens at Half Hollow average around $1,263,145, while homes in The Coves at Melville average around $573,419.
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