Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Living in Melrose Park
Bikeability65
Walkability30
Commute46
Public Transit53
Affordability100
Public Safety47
Airports99
Hospitals18
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools26
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+4.9k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
73%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black56%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
28 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector82%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation4%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$183kMedian Home Value-$22k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$224 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195949%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K24%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity94%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose Park
United States45
Florida50
Miami Metro Area56
Broward County48
Property Crime in Melrose Park
United States48
Florida57
Miami Metro Area69
Broward County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (67%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump31%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Oct | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 69 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Park
Inland Flooding52
Tornado21
Coastal Flooding5
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
New Hope Sda School and Learning Center
0 miles, NE
Hope for the Future Christian Academy
1 miles, NE
Uco Early Beginnings Academy
1 miles, SE
St Thomas Aquinas High School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
3 miles, E
Nova Southeastern University
4 miles, SW
DeVry University-Florida
13 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Plantation General Hospital
1 miles, NW
Broward Health Medical Center
3 miles, E
Westside Regional Medical Center
4 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Melrose Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami International Airport
23 miles, S
Palm Beach International Airport
40 miles, N
Southwest Florida International Airport
101 miles, W