Downtown, Melrose, MA
Living in Downtown
Bikeability83
Walkability79
Commute13
Public Transit87
Affordability37
Public Safety64
Airports53
Hospitals68
Colleges81
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools86
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+11% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black3%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more18%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector64%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van67%
Public transportation21%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$552kMedian Home Value+$138k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$272 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached50%
Multiple units14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier63%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K15%
$500K to $749K43%
$750K to $999K15%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas2%
Utility gas61%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Middlesex County21
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Middlesex County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump30%
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 Downtown
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding56
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding5
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Melrose, MA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Melrose, MA
St Mary's School
0 miles, SW
Greater Boston Academy
2 miles, NW
Kinder Care Learning Center
2 miles, NW
Cheverus Catholic School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Melrose, MA
Tufts University
4 miles, SW
Cambridge College
5 miles, S
MGH Institute of Health Professions
6 miles, S
Lesley University
6 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Melrose, MA
Melrosewakefield Healthcare
0 miles, N
Winchester Hospital
3 miles, W
Cambridge Health Alliance
6 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Melrose, MA
Manchester Airport
38 miles, NW
Worcester Regional Airport
43 miles, W
Portsmouth International Airport at Pease
45 miles, N