At a Glance
Median Income
$33,333
$24,479 per capita
Home Value
$78,600
Zillow: $135,547
Median Rent
$548/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.4%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
36.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
16.9% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melrose residents earn a median household income of $33,333 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,479. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,362 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose is $78,600 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,547. Median rent is $548/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
5.4% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population536
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans13.8%
Economy
F
Median Income$33,333
Per Capita$24,479
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty36.7%
County GDP$4,317M
Avg Weekly Wage$899
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,600
Rent$548
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$135,547
Housing Units290
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,340/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain16.2 in/yr
Elevation4,409 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.4%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Melrose was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Clovis Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.