Melrose Heights, Columbia, SC

Living in Melrose Heights

Bikeability37
Walkability24
Commute98
Public Transit22
Affordability65
Public Safety13
Airports41
Hospitals41
Colleges2
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools56
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

5.4kPopulation-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

$85kMedian 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

$283kMedian Home Value+$2.9k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median 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)
Jan4541
Feb4940
Mar5640
Apr6430
May7230
Jun7950
Jul8250
Aug8150
Sep7540
Oct6430
Nov5530
Dec4730

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Heights

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding74
Tornado15
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