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Melrose Park
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade C+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Melrose Park is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 25,417. Melrose Park is in Cook County. Living in Melrose Park offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Melrose Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families live in Melrose Park and residents tend to be liberal.

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About Melrose Park...
Population
25,417

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$222,700
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,132
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    121.8
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    4.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    44.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    162.4
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    324.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    796.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    162.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    13%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    4%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    26%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    35%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    27%
    national  11%

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