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Melrose, NM


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Melrose, New Mexico

Melrose, New Mexico, in Curry county, is 116 miles SW of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 177 miles E of Albuquerque, New Mexico. About 736 people people live in Melrose.

The People and Families of Melrose

In Melrose, about 61% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melrose had a median family income of $31,635.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Melrose.

Melrose Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Melrose, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The village isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Melrose, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMelrose Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Melrose Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Melrose, NM

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity82
Female Share of the Population810
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Women48
Male Share of the Population31
Well-Paid Single Men36

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income25
People Above Poverty25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times53
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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