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Melrose, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Paulding County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 427/sq mi density
$90,565 Median Income $22,493 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $148,354 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 2,814 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$90,565 median income, 18.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Melrose, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,565
21% above
$22,493 per capita
Home Value
$111,300
61% below
Zillow: $148,354
Violent Crime
185/100K
51% below
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.2%
79% below
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
18.4%
411% above
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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)

Income
121%
Home Value
39%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
511%
Crime
49%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 $90,565 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,493. The unemployment rate stands at 18.4% (411% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melrose is $111,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,354. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Melrose reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,814/100K.

Education

7.2% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Melrose has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population367
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$90,565
Per Capita$22,493
Unemployment18.4%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,300
Rent
Ownership92.9%
Zillow$148,354
Housing Units169
Rent Burden9.0%

Crime

F
Violent185/100K
Property2,814/100K

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death7,074/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation717 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute18 min
Broadband78.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Melrose was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.