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Melrose Park, Illinois, in Cook county, is 3 miles W of Oak Park, Illinois (center to center) and 11 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is conveniently located inside the Chicago metropolitan area. There are an estimated 23,171 people in Melrose Park.
In Melrose Park, about 47% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Melrose Park, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Melrose Park. The kids here are young and many.
Approximately 28% of Melrose Park is non-white. In Illinois, the village is known for its racial diversity.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Melrose Park than in most places.
In 2000, Melrose Park had a median family income of $46,963.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,300) in Melrose Park. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 55% of housing in Melrose Park is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the village.
In Melrose Park, 92% of commuters drive to work. Melrose Park is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.
Comparing Melrose Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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