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Melrose, Massachusetts

Introduction to Melrose, Massachusetts

Melrose, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 2 miles N of Malden, Massachusetts and 6 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is part of the Boston metropolitan statistical area. About 27,134 people live in Melrose.

Melrose History

Melrose was known first as Ponde Fielde due to the abundance of ponds and streams. It was also called Mystic Side since it is located to the north of the Mystic River. The city got its name from the borough in Melrose, Scotland.The name was suggested by William Bogle who was a native of Scotland and lived in North Malden for many years.

Melrose and nearby Attractions

  • Mount Hood Golf Course
  • Towers Plaza
  • Bellevue Golf Club
  • Long Pond
  • First Baptist Church Library
  • Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church

Things To Do In Melrose

Tourist places in Melrose comprise a number of nature parks and highlands. There are many local attractions as well as vacation spots nearby. Since Melrose has been home to many eminent artists and authors, one can stroll around and visit their old residences, which bear the rich legacy of the city.

Melrose Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest airport.

Melrose Higher Education

Higher education is offered by Tuffs University.

High Points

Melrose strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMelrose Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMelrose Public Transportation Use
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Melrose Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Melrose Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Melrose Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Melrose Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Melrose Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Melrose People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Melrose, MA

Comparing Melrose to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Well-Paid Single Men109
Age of the Population97
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity17

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married64
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better98
College Educated Adults97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing74
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime108
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