Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Melrose is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,608. Residents earn $58,107 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Melrose receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Melrose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Melrose is $58,107, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 9.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Melrose is $198,300, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,061 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Melrose is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 83 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,002 per 100,000, 49% below the national average.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Melrose has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches, including 39.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.2% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.8% |
| 48% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,107 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,750 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.57% |
| Commute Time | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $198,300 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,400 |
| Median List Price | $158,750 |
| Median List Price | $158,750 |
| $/Sq Ft | $147 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.1% |
| Price Drops | 16.7% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,061 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.57% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 83.5/100K |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 27.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 55.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,001.7/100K |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 166.9/100K |
| Theft | 806.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 27.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.1 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,202 ft (366 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6770°N, 94.8148°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,138/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 19.5 min |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |