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Melrose Park

New York · 1,960 residents · 3.732 sq mi
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Melrose Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,723. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 399 residents. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,400. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,960
−17%since 2000
from 2,359 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
525 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Melrose Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,723
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,582
+136%since 2000
from $22,724 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.6%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−23%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Information7.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,326)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,799)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(34)
Asian2.3%(46)
Other4%(78)
Diversity Score19.4%(380)
Diversity Score
19
+558%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.8%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
32.1%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2012
from 10.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−95.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 90.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose Park, New York?

Melrose Park, New York has about 1,960 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose Park, New York?

The typical household in Melrose Park, New York earns about $103,723 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose Park, New York expensive?

In Melrose Park, New York, the median home is worth about $224,400.

How educated are people in Melrose Park, New York?

About 50.8% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose Park, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose Park, New York?

About 6.1% of people in Melrose Park, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Melrose Park, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Melrose Park, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 119 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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