Melrose, Roanoke, VA
Living in Melrose
Bikeability70
Walkability71
Commute71
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety39
Airports5
Hospitals54
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools89
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation+504 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
61%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black76%
Caucasian11%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial8%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$27kMedian Household Income+$3.5k (2010–19)
62%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K47%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector82%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$60kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$577Median Monthly Rent+$204 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K55%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity42%
Fuel oil, kerosene11%
Utility gas46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Roanoke City52
Property Crime in Melrose
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Roanoke City88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(26%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump22%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 6 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 37 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose
Inland Flooding58
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose, Roanoke, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose, Roanoke, VA
New Vista Montessori School
1 miles, SE
Roanoke Catholic School
2 miles, SE
Community High School
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose, Roanoke, VA
Radford University-Carilion
2 miles, SE
Hollins University
5 miles, N
Roanoke College
5 miles, W
Ferrum College
25 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose, Roanoke, VA
Carilion Medical Center
3 miles, SE
Lewisgale Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Melrose, Roanoke, VA
Greenbrier Valley Airport
46 miles, NW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
82 miles, S