Melrose, MA
1 neighborhoods · 29,477 residents · Massachusetts
B+
79/100
99
Safety Score
84
Affordability
$126K
Median Income
$732K
Median Home Value
Is Melrose, MA a Good Place to Live?
Melrose receives an overall livability grade of B+ (79/100), placing it among the better areas in Massachusetts. Safety scores A+ (99/100), indicating lower crime rates than most areas. Affordability scores A (84/100) with a median household income of $126,305 and median home values around $732,300.
About 61.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 3.9%. 66% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 43.
$1,837
Median Rent/mo
61.3%
College Educated
3.9%
Unemployment
66%
Owner-Occupied
43
Median Age
29,477
Population
1
Zip Codes
Middlesex
County
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Neighborhoods in Melrose
| # | Zip | Overall | Safety | Afford. | Income | Home $ | Pop. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 02176Middlesex Co. | 79 B+ | 99 | 84 | $126K | $732K | 29,477 |
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.