Melrose Park, Australia

Full City Profile

2.5 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,558 Population 1/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

63°F Avg Temperature 17°C

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Overall

2.5 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.0 / 5.0

$32,887 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

1.9 / 5.0

$276,000 home value, $1,380/mo rent

Melrose Park, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$32,887

56% below

$32,887 per capita

Home Value

$276,000

2% below

Median Rent

$1,380/mo

19% above

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

63°F

334 sunny days/yr

Is Melrose Park a Good Place to Live?

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2.5 / 5.0 — Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melrose Park residents earn a median household income of $32,887 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,887. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 148 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melrose Park is $276,000 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $1,380/month.

Climate & Weather

Melrose Park has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 54°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,558

Median Age37.0 yrs

Density1/mi²

Foreign Born40.4%

Economy

Median Income$32,887

Per Capita$32,887

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$632

Housing

Home Value$276,000

Rent$1,380

Ownership73.0%

Housing Units623

Climate

Avg Temp63°F

Sunny Days334/yr

Rain31.3 in/yr

Elevation39 ft

Did You Know?

40.4% of residents are foreign-born.