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Crime in Melrose Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Melrose Park. Key points include:
There were 484 total crimes in Melrose Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose Park is 2,074.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose Park is 304.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose Park is 1,770.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Melrose Park is -2.09% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Melrose Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Melrose Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 484 | 2,074.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 71 | 304.4 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 8.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 60.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 45 | 192.9 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 413 | 1,770.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 95 | 407.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 252 | 1,080.3 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 66 | 282.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Melrose Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melrose Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melrose Park is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melrose Park is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Melrose Park is $306,639.
The median income in Melrose Park is $66,189.
Melrose Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melrose Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melrose Park | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 110 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Melrose Park, IL Weather
The average high in Melrose Park is 59.4° and the average low is 41.6°.
There are 69.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 38.3 inches of precipitation each year with 37.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melrose Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 69.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 38.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 37.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Melrose Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melrose Park
The current population in Melrose Park is 24,549. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,549 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 24,513 | -2.6% |
| 2022 | 25,177 | -0.9% |
| 2021 | 25,417 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 25,404 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 25,605 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 25,311 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 25,447 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 25,422 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 25,491 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 25,514 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 25,393 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 25,241 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 24,993 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 24,725 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melrose Park
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Melrose Park is:
15.8% White with 3,872 White residents.
5.1% African American with 1,253 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 280 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.2% Other with 60 Other residents.
0.7% Two Or More with 166 Two Or More residents.
77.0% Hispanic with 18,914 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melrose Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 77.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Melrose Park
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Melrose Park is 47.0% female with 11,527 female residents.
Melrose Park is 53.0% male with 13,022 male residents.
| Gender | Melrose Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melrose Park for adults over 25
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18.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Melrose Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melrose Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 18.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melrose Park, Illinois
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2.6% of households in Melrose Park earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Melrose Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.7% of households in Melrose Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Melrose Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
17.1% of households in Melrose Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.3% of households in Melrose Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.4% of households in Melrose Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.4% of households in Melrose Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Melrose Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.0% of households in Melrose Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melrose Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.4% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.0% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
