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Melrose, NM
Full City Profile · New Mexico · Curry County County
Melrose, NM
At a Glance
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)
Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?
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 4.1% (14% 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.
Safety & Crime
Melrose reports 184 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,250/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.