At a Glance
Median Income
$154,946
$68,740 per capita
Home Value
$427,400
Zillow: $400,894
Median Rent
$1,661/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
76.5%
99.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melrose Park a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 5.3% (47% 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).
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. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population2,273
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density3,988/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$154,946
Per Capita$68,740
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$134,989M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,600
Housing
A+
Home Value$427,400
Rent$1,661
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$400,894
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,854/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation225 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+76.5%
High School+99.9%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 20% / D 79%
Commute37 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed239 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries53
Did You Know?
14.4% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.518 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 239 Mbps.
There are 3,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 133 fatal vehicle crashes.