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Melrose Park, NY


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Melrose Park, New York

There are an estimated 2,359 people in Melrose Park.

The People and Families of Melrose Park

In Melrose Park, about 69% of adults are married. Many folks in Melrose Park are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Melrose Park had a median family income of $60,000. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Melrose Park.

Melrose Park Housing

Approximately 92% of housing in Melrose Park is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Melrose Park, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Melrose Park College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Melrose Park Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Melrose Park Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Melrose Park Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Melrose Park People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Melrose Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Melrose Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Melrose Park, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men96
Well-Paid Single Women95
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty108
College Educated Adults107
Median Family Income96
People in Middle Class or Better97

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use95
Walking and Biking to Work88
Short Commute Times78
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built35
Affordability of Rents36
Affordability of Property Taxes17
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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