Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
Living in Mount Hood
Bikeability72
Walkability59
Commute21
Public Transit77
Affordability26
Public Safety91
Airports53
Hospitals68
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools68
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone17%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$135kMedian Household Income+$45k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K6%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K or more20%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation13%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$497kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$842Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K21%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K32%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas2%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mount Hood
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Mount Hood
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
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 Mount Hood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding65
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding19
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
St Mary's School
2 miles, W
Pope John Xxiii High School
2 miles, S
Cheverus Catholic School
2 miles, SW
Patti-Cake Daycare Center
3 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
Tufts University
5 miles, SW
Cambridge College
5 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
5 miles, S
Hult International Business School
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
1 miles, NW
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, W
Cambridge Health Alliance
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Mount Hood, Melrose, MA
Manchester Airport
39 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
45 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, N