Melrose, Iowa City, IA
Living in Melrose
Bikeability
92
Walkability
99
Commute
96
Public Transit
85
Affordability
100
Public Safety
56
Airports
17
Hospitals
90
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
87
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
7.2k
Population
-73 (2010–19)
23 y
Median Age
+1 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
26%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years72%
35 to 54 years8%
55 to 74 years8%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian11%
Black6%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household26%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone29%
Economy
$39k
Median Household Income
+$6.5k (2010–19)
65%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
18 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector53%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle5%
Car, truck, or van46%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation10%
Walked31%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$341k
Median Home Value
+$72k (2010–19)
14%
Built 2000 or Later
$875
Median Monthly Rent
+$221 (2010–19)
22%
Owner-Occupied
-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K12%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose
United States45
Iowa35
Iowa City Metro Area34
Johnson County31
Property Crime in Melrose
United States48
Iowa43
Iowa City Metro Area37
Johnson County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(23%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump15%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 51 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose, Iowa City, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose, Iowa City, IA
Regina Catholic Education Center
2 miles, NE
Willowwind School
3 miles, E
Montessori School of Iowa City
3 miles, NW
Hillside Christian School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose, Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa
1 miles, NE
Cornell College
20 miles, N
Purdue University Global-Cedar Rapids
22 miles, NW
Coe College
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose, Iowa City, IA
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
1 miles, NW
Mercy Hospital
1 miles, NE
Mercy Medical Center-Cedar Rapids
23 miles, N
St Lukes Hospital
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Melrose, Iowa City, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
18 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
55 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, NE
Waterloo Regional Airport
76 miles, NW