Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

Living in Melrose Highlands

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Bikeability 83
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Walkability 70
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 85
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Affordability 19
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 53
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 81
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Schools 86
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Residents

14k Population +54 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$111k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more21%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation20%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$558k Median Home Value +$125k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1k Median Monthly Rent +$323 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier51%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K53%
$750K to $999K11%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melrose Highlands

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21

Property Crime in Melrose Highlands

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%

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 Highlands

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

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St Mary's School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

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Tufts University
5 miles, SW
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Cambridge College
6 miles, S
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Lesley University
6 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

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Winchester Hospital
3 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA

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Manchester Airport
37 miles, NW
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