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Melrose

Known for its diverse population and a mix of housing types, including apartment buildings and row houses.
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Welcome to Melrose

Melrose is a primarily residential neighborhood in the southwestern Bronx. In the 19th century, it was predominantly German-American and was home to the Haffen Building and the Haffen Brewing Company. The neighborhood has a rectangular shape, bordered by Prospect Avenue to the east, 149th Street to the south, Park Avenue to the west, and 161st Street to the north. Today, Melrose is known for its diverse population and a mix of housing types, including apartment buildings and row houses. The neighborhood is well-connected to public transit, with several subway lines and bus routes offering easy access to other parts of the Bronx and Manhattan.

Overview for Melrose, NY

21,638 people live in Melrose, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $18,875. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,638

Total Population

40 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$18,875

Average individual Income

Around Melrose, NY

There's plenty to do around Melrose, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

95
Walker's Paradise
Walking Score
70
Very Bikeable
Bike Score
100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Basci Halal Meat & Food Market, Nick Ebner Integrative Fitness, and My Final Destination Hair Salon.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 4.13 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 4.85 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.75 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.79 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.58 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Melrose, NY

Melrose has 9,208 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Melrose do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 21,638 people call Melrose home. The population density is 105,389.252 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

21,638

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40

Median Age

48 / 52%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
9,208

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$18,875

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Melrose, NY

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The following schools are within or nearby Melrose. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Melrose

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