Melrose Park, IL

Living in Melrose Park

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Bikeability 45
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Walkability 43
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 54
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Affordability 57
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Public Safety 27
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Airports 95
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 46
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Schools 1
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Residents

26k Population +880 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school28%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office22%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$192k Median Home Value -$76k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$905 Median Monthly Rent +$190 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%

Crime

Violent Crime in Melrose Park

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69

Property Crime in Melrose Park

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 24 2 10
Feb 28 2 8
Mar 38 2 4
Apr 49 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 28 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Park

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Melrose Park, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Melrose Park, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Melrose Park, IL

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Elmhurst College
4 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Melrose Park, IL

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Westlake Hospital
1 miles, SE
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Riveredge Hospital
3 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Melrose Park, IL

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