Melrose

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Overview for Melrose, MA

29,567 people live in Melrose, where the median age is 42.1 and the average individual income is $58,791. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,567

Total Population

42.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,791

Average individual Income

Around Melrose, MA

There's plenty to do around Melrose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

82
Very Walkable
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
33
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Nells Cakes, Aegean Market, and Cervizzi's Martial Art Academy.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining · $$ 2.56 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining · $ 4.27 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.69 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.18 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.63 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.25 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Melrose, MA

Melrose has 11,996 households, with an average household size of 2.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Melrose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 29,567 people call Melrose home. The population density is 6,313.01 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

29,567

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

42.1

Median Age

48.31 / 51.69%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
11,996

Total Households

2.44

Average Household Size

$58,791

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Melrose, MA

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The following schools are within or nearby Melrose. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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