18 discussions from residents and visitors
Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
Hello, I'm originally from Raleigh and Median household income is $126,854, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...
Alright, I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Cheers.
My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Melrose sits at 113.8 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent ...
Hey everyone, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $796,100, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $126,854 in Melrose. Crime rate is something to consider -Melrose sits...
Anyone else feel this way? What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Random thought, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,933 for rent here. Rent is about $1,933/month for a decent place. With a population of 29,488, Melrose is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's ...
First post here. Just moved here 5 months ago and Rent is about $1,933/month for a decent place. With a population of 29,488, Melrose is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective.
Alright, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Melrose sits at 113.8 per 100K. Rent is about $1,933/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks for reading.
Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,933/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good ...
Hi all, With a population of 29,488, Melrose is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,488 people. Household incomes average around $126,854 in Melrose. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested ...
Hello, Been living here since 2007. Rent is about $1,933/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $796,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Melrose sits at 113.8 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge pl...
Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Orlando and With a population of 29,488, Melrose is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this?
Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Melrose sits at 113.8 per 100K. Household incomes average around $126,854 in Melrose. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene...
Random thought, Homes are going for about $796,100 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $796,100 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Melrose? TIA! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but s...
Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,488 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families...
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