New Mexico
Melrose is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 536. Residents earn $33,333 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Melrose receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Melrose has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Melrose is $33,333, 56% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 36.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Melrose is $78,600, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $548 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Melrose enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches, including 11.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,333 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,479 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $899 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,444 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 36.7% |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,362 |
| County GDP | $4,317M |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 176 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,463 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.13% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |
| Census Median | $78,600 |
| 72% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $548 |
| 53% below US avg |
| Studio | $828 |
| 1 Bedroom | $927 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,129 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,496 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,758 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,463 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.13% |
| Obesity | 39.9% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 67.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,340/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.2 inches |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 4,409 ft (1,344 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4295°N, 103.6294°W |
| County FIPS | 35009 |
Winner: Republican by 42.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 77.0% |
| School Test Score | 4.65 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 98 |
| Retail Stores | 176 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 5.2% |