At a Glance
Median Income
$58,107
$33,750 per capita
Home Value
$198,300
Zillow: $231,400
Median Rent
$1,061/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F
276 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
3.0 / 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 $58,107 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,750. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose is $198,300 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,400. Median rent is $1,061/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Melrose reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 741/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.8% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population3,608
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density1,138/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,107
Per Capita$33,750
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,300
Rent$1,061
Ownership71.8%
Zillow$231,400
Housing Units1,707
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property741/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary55/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,202 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Melrose was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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