Melrose City, MA

Living in Melrose City

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Bikeability 87
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Walkability 84
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Commute 12
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 14
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 67
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Colleges 81
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Schools 78
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Residents

28k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age
62% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate15%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$107k Median Household Income +$24k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
39  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K or more20%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts64%
Sales and office17%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van65%
Public transportation25%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$570k Median Home Value +$142k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.4k Median Monthly Rent +$394 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached57%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier53%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K45%
$750K to $999K14%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene26%
LP gas2%
Utility gas59%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melrose City

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Melrose City

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump30%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 4 15
Feb 29 3 11
Mar 36 5 8
Apr 47 4 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 42 4 2
Dec 32 4 9

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose City

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Melrose City, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Melrose City, MA

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St Mary's School
0 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Melrose City, MA

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Tufts University
4 miles, SW
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Cambridge College
5 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Melrose City, MA

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Winchester Hospital
3 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Melrose City, MA

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Manchester Airport
38 miles, NW
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