At a Glance
Median Income
$115,536
$52,324 per capita
Home Value
$483,000
Zillow: $357,760
Violent Crime
241/100K
5,685/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.2%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melrose a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melrose residents earn a median household income of $115,536 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,324. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,503 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose is $483,000 , 71% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $357,760. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Melrose reports 241 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,685/100K.
Education
49.2% of adults in Melrose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,150
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$115,536
Per Capita$52,324
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,360M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,038
Housing
A
Home Value$483,000
Rent
Ownership95.6%
Zillow$357,760
Housing Units335
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent241/100K
Property5,685/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death10,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation448 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+49.2%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute14 min
Broadband50.0%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations28
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Melrose was built in 1978.
20.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Roseburg Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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