Census Bureau data for Melrose city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Melrose city
- What is the median household income in Melrose city?
- The median household income in Melrose city is $58,107 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Melrose city?
- The poverty rate in Melrose city is 9.3% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Melrose city?
- $198,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Melrose city?
- The median gross rent in Melrose city is $1,061 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Melrose city residents have a college degree?
- 17.8% of adults in Melrose city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
3,608
Median Income
$58,107
Median Home Value
$198,300
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.3%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$1,516 (+2.7%)
Home Value:
+$67,300 (+51.4%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.9 pp (+564.3%)
Bachelor's+:
+4.9 pp (+38%)
Unemployment:
+1.6 pp (+94.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
3,608
Median Age
43.0
Female
51.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 79.7%
Black 0.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Other 12.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,107
±$4,895
-$29,449 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$91,931
Median Family Income
$89,732
Poverty Rate
9.3%
+3.8 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
32.0%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.5%
$10–15k
5.4%
$15–25k
11.7%
$25–35k
10.6%
$35–50k
5.0%
$50–75k
22.8%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
14.1%
$150–200k
8.4%
$200k+
6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
1,655
Owner-Occupied
71.8%
Renter-Occupied
28.2%
Vacancy Rate
6.2%
Median Home Value
$198,300
-$107,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,061
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
17.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
34.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.4%
$50–100k
19.9%
$100–200k
9.0%
$200–300k
31.7%
$300–500k
16.1%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
22.4%
$500–1k
22.4%
$1–1.5k
48.1%
$1.5–2k
4.8%
$2–2.5k
2.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.7%
1 vehicle
27.4%
2 vehicles
37.0%
3+
27.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.0%
Single-fam. att.
0.6%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
13.4%
Mobile home
6.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
24.5%
1940–1969
8.0%
1970–1999
12.2%
2000–2009
9.2%
2010+
2.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
91.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
17.8%
-21.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
8.6%
Some College / Associate
23.0%
Less Than High School
4.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
64.0%
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
-0.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.8%
Self-Employed
6.2%
Government Workers
8.2%
Private For-Profit
85.6%
Industry
Manufacturing
30.2%
Edu/Health
15.9%
Retail
12.4%
Arts/Entmt.
10.3%
Finance
6.5%
Construction
5.7%
Prof. Services
4.3%
Agriculture
2.2%
Transportation
1.5%
Wholesale
1.4%
Public Admin
1.2%
Occupation
Production
28.4%
Management
24.8%
Food Prep
20.1%
Sales
19.4%
Construction
7.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
19.5 min
Drove Alone
72.1%
Carpool
8.9%
Public Transit
0.1%
Work from Home
9.8%
Walked
8.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
1,552
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
45.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.7%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.9%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
6.3%
15–19
5.7%
20–24
5.9%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
9.8%
45–54
12.4%
55–64
6.2%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
13.5%
85+
5.5%
Under 18: 22.1%
Working age (18–64): 77.9%
65 and over: 22.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
7.6%
Naturalized Citizen
27.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
7.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.8%
With a Disability
10.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.6%
Uninsured
12.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
85.5%
Has a Computer
91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
87.2%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023