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elville sits on the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway, giving residents quick access to the rest of the island. The village, part of the Town of Huntington, hosts major retailers and local spots like White Post Farms. It boasts highly rated schools and a broad spectrum of housing prices. The community’s real charm lies in its green spaces.
Within 12.1 square miles and a population of nearly 19,200, Melville offers eight parks, the West Hills Nature Preserve, Pine Ridge Conservation Area, and a slice of Bethpage State Park. The Arboretum Park, praised by Huntington Supervisor Edmund J. Smyth, is a quiet, residential oasis featuring the Anne Frank Memorial Garden, tennis and handball courts, a playground, baseball and basketball fields. Sweet Hollow Park provides sports courts, exercise equipment, and a playground. Whitman Park hosts pickleball. Half Hollow Park, a 31‑acre complex, houses the HBC Soccer club. Butterfly Park, Dr. Jeffrey Wenig Memorial Park, and the uniquely themed Middle Earth Park—dedicated to Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings”—offer nature trails. The Melville Chamber of Commerce notes a wealth of restaurants, retail, and places of worship.
Family‑friendly attractions include White Post Farms, where children can see giraffes, petting‑zoo goats, pony rides, and a birthday venue, and the Usdan Summer Camp for the Arts, located within Melville’s borders despite a Wheatley Heights mailing address. Lucky Strike provides bowling and entertainment, while golfers can play at the private 18‑hole course, The Greens at Half Hollow.
A new development, Melville Town Center, aims to create a walkable downtown south of the LIE, converting vacant office and industrial space into mixed‑use buildings with storefronts and residences. Developer due diligence is underway, with public hearings expected early 2026. The project is deliberately set outside residential neighborhoods to avoid impacting existing homes.
Real‑estate activity from Dec 11 2024 to Dec 10 2025 saw 183 sales, a median price of $926,000 (up from $895,000 the previous year). Twelve condos are listed, ranging from $629,000 to $1.6 million. Current listings total 35, with prices between $629,000 and $9 million and tax rates from $5,723 to $54,088.
Notable properties on the market include a 4,194‑sq‑ft, 3‑bed, 4‑bath home on 0.95 acres for $2.15 million, featuring a koi pond, pool, and outdoor kitchen. A new 2,350‑sq‑ft Colonial with four bedrooms and 2½ baths sells for $1.15 million, offering white oak floors and a full unfinished basement. A 1,500‑sq‑ft Cape Cod from 1949, with three bedrooms and a renovated kitchen, is listed at $749,000.
Recently sold homes: a 5‑bed, 3½‑bath Colonial on 1.04 acres sold for $2.4 million; another 5‑bed, 3½‑bath Colonial on 0.19 acres closed at $1.64 million; a 4‑bed, 2‑bath Colonial on 0.25 acres sold for $725,000.
Demographics: population 19,187; median age 50.8; median home value $915,000. Half Hollow Hills and South Huntington school districts boast graduation rates of 93% and 89%, respectively. Libraries serve the area, and Suffolk County Transit Route 1 provides local service. The monthly LIRR ticket from Farmingdale costs $287.
