Census Bureau data for Melrose CDP 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 CDP
- What is the median household income in Melrose CDP?
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The median household income in Melrose CDP is $115,536 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Melrose CDP?
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The poverty rate in Melrose CDP is 0.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Melrose CDP?
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$483,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Melrose CDP residents have a college degree?
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49.2% of adults in Melrose CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,150
Median Age
43.0
Female
47.4%
White (alone)
100.0%
Hispanic or Latino
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$115,536
±$20,424
+$35,110 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$162,692
Median Family Income
$116,321
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-7.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
8.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
18.7%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
434
Owner-Occupied
95.6%
Renter-Occupied
4.4%
Vacancy Rate
0.0%
Median Home Value
$483,000
+$28,800 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
—
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
0.0%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
49.2%
+13.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
11.9%
Some College / Associate
13.3%
Less Than High School
2.3%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
67.6%
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
-1.1 pp vs. state
Work from Home
20.6%
Self-Employed
9.6%
Government Workers
16.7%
Private For-Profit
70.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
14.0 min
Drove Alone
63.7%
Carpool
4.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
20.6%
Walked
11.3%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
434
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
55.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
22.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.0%
Working age (18–64): 80.0%
65 and over: 13.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
7.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
97.7%
Uninsured
2.3%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
50.0%
Has a Computer
80.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023