Melrose Park, IL
Living in Melrose Park
Bikeability45
Walkability43
Commute41
Public Transit54
Affordability57
Public Safety27
Airports95
Hospitals54
Colleges46
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Schools1
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Residents
26kPopulation+880 (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black6%
Caucasian18%
Hispanic or Latino75%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school28%
High school graduate35%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector84%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office22%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$192kMedian Home Value-$76k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$905Median Monthly Rent+$190 (2010–19)
46%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home6%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas1%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melrose Park
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Melrose Park
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (66%)(31%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump28%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melrose Park
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding73
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melrose Park, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melrose Park, IL
Joseph Academy-Melrose Park
0 miles, SE
Word of God Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Maywood Margery Daw Day Care
2 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Melrose Park, IL
Dominican University
2 miles, E
Concordia University-Chicago
3 miles, E
Elmhurst College
4 miles, W
National University of Health Sciences
8 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melrose Park, IL
Westlake Hospital
1 miles, SE
Gottlieb Memorial Hospital
1 miles, E
John J Madden Mental Health Center
2 miles, SE
Riveredge Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Melrose Park, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
6 miles, NW
Chicago Midway International Airport
10 miles, SE
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
66 miles, W
General Mitchell International Airport
72 miles, N