At a Glance
Median Income
$126,854
$65,038 per capita
Home Value
$796,100
Zillow: $885,146
Median Rent
$1,933/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
114/100K
612/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.3%
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Melrose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melrose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melrose residents earn a median household income of $126,854 , which is 69% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,038. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose is $796,100 , 182% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $885,146. Median rent is $1,933/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Melrose reports 114 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 612/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
62.0% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population29,488
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density6,301/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$126,854
Per Capita$65,038
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$796,100
Rent$1,933
Ownership67.8%
Zillow$885,146
Housing Units12,372
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent114/100K
Property612/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault103/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity23.3%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation80 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+28.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute36 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations25
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Melrose was founded in 1629.
The median home in Melrose was built in 1938.
15.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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