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Melrose Park

New York · 2,141 residents · 3.732 sq mi
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Melrose Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,577. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,700. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 51% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,141
−9%since 2000
from 2,359 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
574 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 632 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.6
+22%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Melrose Park
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,577
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,600 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,926
+89%since 2000
from $22,724 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
68.9%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.1% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−9%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(2,040)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(48)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0.8%(16)
Diversity Score9.3%(199)
Diversity Score
9
+216%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose Park, New York?

Melrose Park, New York has about 2,141 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Melrose Park, New York earns about $107,577 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 $163,700, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose Park, New York?

About 44.1% 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 5.0% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 62 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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