Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Living in Melrose Heights
Bikeability
37
Walkability
24
Commute
98
Public Transit
22
Affordability
65
Public Safety
13
Airports
41
Hospitals
41
Colleges
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5.4k
Population
-382 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Black18%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$85k
Median Household Income
+$15k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
+8% (2010–19)
17 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector65%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$283k
Median Home Value
+$2.9k (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$606
Median Monthly Rent
+$61 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas54%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose Heights
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78
Property Crime in Melrose Heights
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Heights
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Bethel Learning Center
0 miles, SW
St Joseph School
1 miles, SE
St Martin De Porres School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Allen University
1 miles, W
Benedict College
1 miles, W
University of South Carolina-Columbia
2 miles, SW
Columbia College
3 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Prisma Health Baptist
2 miles, W
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
2 miles, NW
G Werber Bryan Psych Hosp
6 miles, N
Lexington Medical Center
7 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
8 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
71 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
74 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
83 miles, N