New York
Melrose Park is a small town in New York with a population of 1,951. Residents earn $103,472 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Melrose Park receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Melrose Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Melrose Park is $103,472, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Melrose Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Melrose Park is $203,200, 28% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Melrose Park is a highly educated community — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Melrose Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches, including 109.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,472 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,391 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,219 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,931 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 765 |
| County GDP | $2,064M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 52 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 53 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,548 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.71% |
| Commute Time | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |
| Census Median | $203,200 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $774,900 |
| Median List Price | $774,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $125 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,488 |
| 28% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,548 |
| 116% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.71% |
| Obesity | 30.3% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.8% |
| Depression | 20.7% |
| Mental Distress | 15.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,640/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 109.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 813 ft (248 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9056°N, 76.5141°W |
| County FIPS | 36099 |
Winner: Republican by 11.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.1% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 52 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 17.9 min |
| Work from Home | 11.1% |