East Side, Melrose, MA
Living in East Side
Bikeability80
Walkability63
Commute14
Public Transit84
Affordability28
Public Safety87
Airports53
Hospitals67
Colleges81
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Schools78
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+75 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black2%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Education
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$132kMedian Household Income+$41k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K or more22%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector64%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van74%
Public transportation18%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$545kMedian Home Value+$103k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$866Median Monthly Rent+$126 (2010–19)
69%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier45%
Home Value
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K39%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene35%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in East Side
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in East Side
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump31%
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 East Side
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding61
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding14
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near East Side, Melrose, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near East Side, Melrose, MA
St Mary's School
1 miles, W
Cheverus Catholic School
2 miles, S
Pope John Xxiii High School
2 miles, S
Greater Boston Academy
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near East Side, Melrose, MA
Tufts University
5 miles, SW
Cambridge College
5 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
6 miles, S
Hult International Business School
6 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near East Side, Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
1 miles, NW
Winchester Hospital
4 miles, W
Cambridge Health Alliance
6 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near East Side, Melrose, MA
Manchester Airport
38 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
44 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, N