Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
Living in Melrose Highlands
Bikeability83
Walkability70
Commute17
Public Transit85
Affordability19
Public Safety80
Airports53
Hospitals68
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+54 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$111kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van73%
Public transportation20%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$558kMedian Home Value+$125k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$323 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K53%
$750K to $999K11%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene29%
LP gas2%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose Highlands
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Melrose Highlands
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 29 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 36 | 5 | 8 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Highlands
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
St Mary's School
1 miles, S
Kinder Care Learning Center
1 miles, NW
Greater Boston Academy
1 miles, W
St Patrick Elementary School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
Tufts University
5 miles, SW
Cambridge College
6 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
6 miles, S
Lesley University
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
1 miles, SE
Winchester Hospital
3 miles, W
Cambridge Health Alliance
7 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Melrose Highlands, Melrose, MA
Manchester Airport
37 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
44 miles, N