Oregon
Melrose is a small town in Oregon with a population of 1,150. Residents earn $115,536 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Melrose receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Melrose stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Melrose is $115,536, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Melrose among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Melrose is $483,000, making it a premium housing market at 71% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 49.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Melrose enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,536 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,324 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,038 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,188 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,503 |
| County GDP | $5,360M |
| Restaurants | 275 |
| Healthcare | 326 |
| Retail | 395 |
| Manufacturing | 131 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,648 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.76% |
| Commute Time | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |
| Census Median | $483,000 |
| 71% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,648 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.76% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.0% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 10,750/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 49.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disasters | 364 |
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.1 inches |
| 16% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 448 ft (137 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2529°N, 123.4575°W |
| County FIPS | 41019 |
Winner: Republican by 37.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 49.2% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Restaurants | 275 |
| Retail Stores | 395 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 31 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 364 |
| Avg Commute | 14.0 min |
| Work from Home | 20.6% |