Melrose
Melrose
About the neighborhood
Melrose is a peaceful township known for its quiet environment and slow pace of life. The area features predominantly single detached homes, many built before the 1960s, offering a sense of historic charm. Most residences include three or four or more bedrooms, providing spacious living options. Parking is conveniently accessible, making vehicle use straightforward. While bicycling infrastructure is limited due to elevation changes, the availability of ample parking enhances convenience for transportation. Residents benefit from a tranquil setting with low traffic noise levels, creating a serene place to settle. The community’s character reflects its well-established development and comfortable housing choices.
Highlights
Characteristics
Transportation
Driving is an excellent transportation option in Melrose. It is straightforward to come across a place to park. This area is not very conducive to pedestrians as almost no daily errands can be run without a car. Bicycling is also difficult in Melrose because the topography is not particularly flat, and there are very few bike lanes.
Services
A car is almost always needed in Melrose to reach the closest supermarket. There are a few options for those who appreciate restaurants within a short distance. In terms of education, Melrose does not contain any high schools or primary schools.
Character
Melrose is a very good township to buy a house in for those who prefer a relaxed ambience. Melrose is very quiet, as there are generally low levels of noise from traffic.
Car friendly10.0
Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly2.2
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.0
Very few or no pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is almost never practical or pleasant
Restaurants2.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries0.6
Few or no groceries within a short drive
Shopping1.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes0.4
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet8.2
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.4
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.4
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $45,976
- Median Household Income
- $72,159
Housing Type
- 100.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 0.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 0.0% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.0% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 100.0%
- Semi detached
- 0.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 0.0%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 0.0%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 60.9
- 0 to 4
- 0.0%
- 5 to 9
- 0.0%
- 10 to 14
- 0.0%
- 15 to 19
- 0.0%
- 20 to 24
- 0.0%
- 25 to 29
- 0.0%
- 30 to 34
- 0.0%
- 35 to 39
- 0.0%
- 40 to 44
- 0.0%
- 45 to 49
- 0.0%
- 50 to 54
- 25.4%
- 55 to 59
- 7.7%
- 60 to 64
- 32.0%
- 65 to 69
- 6.5%
- 70 to 74
- 16.0%
- 75 to 79
- 5.9%
- 80 to 84
- 0.0%
- 85 and over
- 6.5%
Education Level
- 10.1% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 29.6% HIGH SCHOOL
- 20.1% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 0.0% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 40.2% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 0.0% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.0% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.0% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 10.1%
- High School
- 29.6%
- Some college, no degree
- 20.1%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 0.0%
- Bachelor's degree
- 40.2%
- Master's degree
- 0.0%
- Professional degree
- 0.0%
- PhD
- 0.0%
Commute Mode
- 0.0% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 100.0% DRIVE
- 0.0% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.0%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 100.0%
- Other
- 0.0%
- None
- 0.0%
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