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Melrose Park, PA
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Melrose Park, PA
At a Glance
How Melrose Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melrose Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melrose Park a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melrose Park residents earn a median household income of $154,946 , which is 106% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,740. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,641 business establishments, including 3,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melrose Park is $427,400 , 52% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $400,894. Median rent is $1,661/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average).
Safety & Crime
Melrose Park reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 428/100K.
Education
76.5% of adults in Melrose Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (127% above the national average). 99.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melrose Park has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.