NEIGHBORHOOD
Melrose
New York · New York · 41,043 residents · 0.62 sq mi
The short version
Melrose is a neighborhood of 41,043 people in New York. 42.6% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Owners hold 7% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 60% less than in New York as a whole. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The median age is 33.1, younger than the US median of 38.9. These figures are approximated by combining the 8 census tracts that make up Melrose; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
41,043
Population density
66,198 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.62 sq mi
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$32,003
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,097
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.531
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
Information9%
Wholesale trade7%
Other services5.3%
Retail trade3.8%
Public administration3.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$521,884
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,192
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
7.3%
92.7% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.56 people
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.8%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
16.3
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(598)
Black25.2%(10,342)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(29,065)
Asian0.8%(337)
Other1.7%(701)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(598)
Black25.2%(10,342)
Hispanic / Latino70.8%(29,065)
Asian0.8%(337)
Other1.7%(701)
Diversity Score
54
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
40.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
10.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
55.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.7%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
78.6%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
16.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.2%
Female
52.8%
Foreign born
24.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
34.5%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
58.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Melrose, New York, New York?
Melrose, New York, New York has about 41,043 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Melrose, New York, New York?
The typical household in Melrose, New York, New York earns about $32,003 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Melrose, New York, New York expensive?
In Melrose, New York, New York, the median home is worth about $521,884, and the typical rent is about $1,192 a month.
How educated are people in Melrose, New York, New York?
About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Melrose, New York, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Melrose, New York, New York?
About 42.6% of people in Melrose, New York, New York live below the federal poverty line.
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