Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 26,231
Population Density 5,587 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 13,750
Male Population 12,481
Median Age 41.12 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 74%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE
Distance to ITT TECHNICAL INSTITUTE 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College TUFTS UNIVERSITY
Distance to TUFTS UNIVERSITY 4 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 10,598
Family Households 6,883
Average Family Size 3.17
Average Household Income $87,540
Median Household Income $76,606
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 74%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 1.0 - A value of 2.0 represents twice as much risk while a value of 0.5 represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 0.26
Total Crime Risk (County) 0.47
Personal Crime Risk (County) 0.57
Murder Risk (County) 0.22
Rape Risk (County) 0.53
Robbery Risk 0.41
Assault Risk (County) 0.66
Property Risk (County) 0.49
Burglary Risk (County) 0.48
Larceny Risk (County) 0.53
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 0.59

Environment

Average July High Temperature 82.5° F
Average January Low Temperature 15.7° F
Annual Precipitation 48.31 inches
Air Pollution Index 103% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 5%
Nearest Airport GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL
Distance to GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTL 6 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team BOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS
Distance to BOSTON CELTICS / BOSTON BRUINS 6 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MELROSE MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 8350 LYNN FELLS PKWY, MELROSE, MA 02176
MELROSE HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12360 LYNN FELLS PKWY, MELROSE, MA 02176
WINTHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5162 1ST ST, MELROSE, MA 02176
HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 537 GLENDOWER RD, MELROSE, MA 02176
HORACE MANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 540 DAMON AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176
LINCOLN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 580 W WYOMING AVE, MELROSE, MA 02176
ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 5253 VINTON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 84 MYRTLE ST, MELROSE, MA 02176
RIPLEY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN94 LEBANON ST, MELROSE, MA 02176
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSBANK OF AMERICA690 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSCENTRAL BANK846 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSEAST BOSTON SAVINGS BANK108 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSEASTERN BANK441 MAIN ST # 1 MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSMASSBANK27 MELROSE ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSMELROSE COOPERATIVE BANK638 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSMEROSE CO-OPERATIVE BANK630 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSNORTHERN BANK & TRUST CO514 FRANKLIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
BANKSSOVEREIGN BANK492 MAIN ST MELROSE, MA 02176
GOLFMT HOOD GOLF COURSE100 SLAYTON RD MELROSE, MA 02176
HOSPITALSMELROSE-WAKEFIELD HOSPITAL585 LEBANON ST MELROSE, MA 02176



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
02176341$385,000$399,981
Displaying 1-10 of 16 in $200-500k range
THREE YEAR YOUNG CENTER ENTRANCE COLONIAL IN THE EAST SIDE AREA WITH GREAT ACCESS TO ROUTE 1, THE AIRPORT AND BOSTON. THIS NEARLY NEW HOME HAS GREAT ROOM SIZES, KITCHEN WITH ISLAND OPEN TO LIVINGROOM, SLIDERS TO LARGE DECK, WASHER/DRYER IN ENORMOUS MBR WALK-IN CLOSET, VERY HIGH CEILINGS IN THE BASEMENT. THE 10 X 12 FAMILY ROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR HAS A FULL CLOSET SO IT COULD DOUBLE AS A FOURTH BEDROOM. RARE OPPORTUNITY FOR A NEWER HOME IN MELROSE!!!
 19 Simonds Rd
 Melrose, MA 02176
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$489,900
Very charming English Colonial in the Horace Mann area with all the upgrades complete! This wonderful home offers natural gumwood woodwork, built in book shelves and custom cabinets, mahogony trim in-lay in wood floors, first floor family room with cathedral ceiling, heated finished basement room with full bath, walk up attic, all new windows, furnace and hot water new in 2006, new roof in 05, white cabinet kitchen, all appliances stay and the house was sided with costly Cedar Impressions.
 37 Glendale Ave
 Melrose, MA 02176
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$469,000
Unique Victorian with many ornate details, including pocket doors, oak foyer with window seats and fireplace. Large living room and adjoining fireplaced dining room. High oak and glass cabinets in kitchen, separate eating area. Six bedrooms. Second floor laundry. Large deck leading to fenced in yard. Lovely, landscaped side yard. Two car garage.
 70 Crescent Ave.
 Melrose, MA 02176
 6 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$459,900
Quality built home with unique style offering lots of space & period detail such as natural wood wainscoting, French doors & fireplace LR.Fantastic size kitchen & dining rm. A tremendous amount of closet space & two baths.Enjoy this very desirable Horace Mann location situated on a large level lot. Great yard for entertaining, gardening & relaxing on your private patio.Quiet neighborhood yet close to schools & transportation.Come visit & experience the charm, potential & quality for yourself.
 24 Elm Street
 Melrose, MA 02176
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$449,000
Easy 1 level living in this ranch located in the Mt Hood area. Walk out from the kitchen or dining room to nice large deck and beyond is an over sized level yard big enough for a pool. Lower level offers bonus family room with 2nd fireplace and walk directly into a 2 car garage. Extras include replacement windows, electric eye garage door, new Euro Boderus hi efficiency gas furnace and gas hot water. Bus stop is right in front of the house so you can leave your gas guzzler at home!
 184 Laurel St
 Melrose, MA 02176
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$389,900
Webster Willows condominium complex fetures 26 spacious 1,2 & 3 Br units. Units range from 740 S.F. to 1,900 S.F. Townhomes. Located close to schools, parks and public transportation. Units feature Wood cabinets, HW floors, Granite counters, Central Air and tile floor baths. Elevator,underground parking available. Building will be complete summer 2007. Professional Mgmt. Don't miss an opportunity to live at the newest address in Melrose. Call Listing Realtor for more details.
 391 Pleasant Street
 Melrose, MA 02176
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$379,900
Charming existing non conforming single family conversion in a great Highlands neighborhood. First floor unit has good space, modern kitchen & bath and great storage. Second floor unit has three rooms and one bedroom. Great candidate to turn back into a single, or enjoy the extra income as a two. Convenient to schools, parks and transportation. Great back yard, garage and plenty of parking. Currently being used as a two family home.
 39 Rockland St
 Melrose, MA 02176
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$369,900
Unique Ranch with more than a 1/4 acre of land bordering Bellevue Country Club. Upon entering this home, you immediately have views of the rear yard through the living and dining room areas that open to a deck overlooking the yard w/Gunite Pool. Great home for entertaining! Back inside,the home has Central Air,a newer kitchen leading to a family room with a slider overlooking the yard w/3 bedrooms and full bath. On the lower level is a full bath,laundry room and utility room space.
 785 Lynn Fells Pkwy
 Melrose, MA 02176
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$365,000
Quiet side street location for this 6 room, 3 BR, 1 bath RANCH set on a level lot yet close to bus line. Beautiful HW floors thru-out. All int & ext newly painted. Deck off DR overlooks private level rear yard. Complete basement foundation and former garage space has been waterpoofed by Pioneer Basement with a life time warranty. Basement has superb potential for FR, office AND entertainment center. Priced for Buyer who seeks value and has good vision to implement 2008 ideas and improvements!
 66 Wheeler Avenue
 Melrose, MA 02176
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 1 bathrooms
$339,900
Two level townhome at desired Webster Willows condominium complex. Located close to schools, parks and public transportation. Fully applianced kitchen features solid wood cabinets and granite counter tops. HW foors on first level. Tile floor baths, Central Air conditioning. Elevator, One underground parking spot and one oustside surface spot. Professional Mgmt. Don't miss an opportunity to live at the newest address in Melrose. Call Listing Office for showings.
 391 Pleasant Street
 Melrose, MA 02176
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms, 1 half bathrooms
$334,900
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