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Melrose Park

Pennsylvania · 2,266 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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Melrose Park is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $168,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $465,200. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,266
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,273 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Population density
3,975 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 3,988 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
+13%since 2023
from 42.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2023 – 2024
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20242K
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$168,750
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $154,946 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2023 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,607
Unchangedsince 2023
from $68,740 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 78.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
−7%since 2023
from 0.411 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$465,200
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $427,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2023 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,772
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,661 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 52.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2023 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(904)
Black28.7%(652)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(86)
Asian14.9%(339)
Other12.8%(292)
Diversity Score89.9%(2,044)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.2%(980)
Black30.6%(693)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(103)
Asian11.5%(260)
Other10.2%(230)
Diversity Score86.7%(1,965)
Diversity Score
87
−4%since 2023
from 90 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 99.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
46.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
−6%since 2023
from 37.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 76.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
51.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
13.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 97.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania?

Melrose Park, Pennsylvania has about 2,266 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania earns about $168,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Melrose Park, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Melrose Park, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $465,200, and the typical rent is about $1,772 a month.

How educated are people in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania?

About 73.4% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania?

About 5.4% of people in Melrose Park, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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