Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
Living in Oak Grove
Bikeability89
Walkability89
Commute13
Public Transit92
Affordability66
Public Safety70
Airports53
Hospitals65
Colleges81
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Schools70
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black6%
Caucasian72%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial4%
Education
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$22k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector65%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Public transportation30%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$503kMedian Home Value+$134k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$1.4kMedian Monthly Rent+$624 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units11%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K22%
$500K to $749K38%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas2%
Utility gas60%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Grove
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Oak Grove
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(32%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton66%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 4 | 15 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 11 |
| Mar | 37 | 5 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 4 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Dec | 32 | 4 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Grove
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado7
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
St Mary's School
1 miles, N
Cheverus Catholic School
1 miles, S
Greater Boston Academy
2 miles, NW
Pope John Xxiii High School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
Tufts University
4 miles, SW
Cambridge College
4 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
5 miles, S
Lesley University
5 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
1 miles, N
Winchester Hospital
3 miles, NW
Cambridge Health Alliance
5 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Oak Grove, Melrose, MA
Manchester Airport
38 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, N