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Crime in Melrose summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Melrose. Key points include:
There were 158 total crimes in Melrose in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose is 530.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose is 100.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Melrose is 429.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Melrose is -74.97% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Melrose Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Melrose / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 158 | 530.5 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 30 | 100.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 13.4 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 87.3 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 128 | 429.8 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 12 | 40.3 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 100 | 335.8 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 53.7 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Melrose summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Melrose. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Melrose is 167 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Melrose is 1.7x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Melrose is $908,130.
The median income in Melrose is $133,953.
Melrose's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Melrose Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Melrose | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 114 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 288 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 116 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Melrose, MA Weather
The average high in Melrose is 59.2° and the average low is 40.7°.
There are 84.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.0 inches of precipitation each year with 48.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Melrose |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Melrose Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Melrose
The current population in Melrose is 29,650. The population has increased 11.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,650 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 29,488 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 29,477 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 29,567 | 5.4% |
| 2020 | 28,054 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 28,113 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 28,116 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 28,132 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 27,787 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 27,681 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 27,509 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 27,239 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 27,043 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 26,864 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 26,704 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Melrose
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Melrose is:
76.9% White with 22,792 White residents.
1.6% African American with 467 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
11.0% Asian with 3,251 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 1 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 139 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 1,468 Two Or More residents.
5.2% Hispanic with 1,532 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Melrose | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 11.0% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Melrose
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Melrose is 51.0% female with 15,112 female residents.
Melrose is 49.0% male with 14,537 male residents.
| Gender | Melrose | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Melrose for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Melrose completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Melrose completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Melrose completed high school / ged.
10.0% of adults in Melrose completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Melrose completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Melrose completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Melrose completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Melrose completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Melrose completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Melrose | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 10.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Melrose, Massachusetts
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3.9% of households in Melrose earn Less than $10,000.
1.5% of households in Melrose earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Melrose earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.2% of households in Melrose earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Melrose earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.2% of households in Melrose earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.4% of households in Melrose earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.0% of households in Melrose earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.3% of households in Melrose earn $150,000 to $199,999.
32.3% of households in Melrose earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Melrose | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.2% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.4% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.3% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 32.3% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
