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Apartments for rent in Melrose, MA
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817–1,242 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,185–1,626 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
1,330–1,606 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
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777+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
1,030+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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407–600 Sqft
13 Floor Plans
563–1,050 Sqft
14 Floor Plans
828–1,232 Sqft
13 Floor Plans
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731+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
1,058+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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484–702 Sqft
13 Floor Plans
627–1,016 Sqft
29 Floor Plans
1,047–1,311 Sqft
34 Floor Plans
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720–890 Sqft
8 Floor Plans
1,053–1,250 Sqft
6 Floor Plans
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511–695 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
727–1,310 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
940–1,570 Sqft
11 Floor Plans
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529–581 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
665–900 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
961–1,342 Sqft
10 Floor Plans
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700+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
950+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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400+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
630+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
1,000+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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380+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
525–740 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
700+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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594–646 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
718–1,009 Sqft
9 Floor Plans
1,094–1,358 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
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800+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
850+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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622+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
753–933 Sqft
5 Floor Plans
1,142–1,358 Sqft
8 Floor Plans
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924–1,027 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
987–1,087 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
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623+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
690–840 Sqft
4 Floor Plans
1,038–1,301 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
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735–855 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,019–1,091 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
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600+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
610+ Sqft
3 Floor Plans
750+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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793–927 Sqft
5 Floor Plans
1,076–1,293 Sqft
6 Floor Plans
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403–478 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
533–845 Sqft
8 Floor Plans
779–1,357 Sqft
12 Floor Plans
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520+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
710–735 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
946–1,410 Sqft
6 Floor Plans
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451–541 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
704–943 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
1,089–1,886 Sqft
11 Floor Plans
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720+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
1,100–1,350 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
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763–899 Sqft
5 Floor Plans
1,121–1,500 Sqft
8 Floor Plans
2,100–2,310 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
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443+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
646–744 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,026+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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582+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
768–863 Sqft
2 Floor Plans
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750–797 Sqft
3 Floor Plans
1,125–1,447 Sqft
7 Floor Plans
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598–866 Sqft
8 Floor Plans
889–1,047 Sqft
4 Floor Plans
1,524+ Sqft
1 Floor Plan
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All About
Living In Melrose, MA
A small city located in Massachusetts, Melrose has approximately 28,000 residents. With an average age of just over 40, the city's population is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 39. The majority of Melrose residents own their homes, and 33% of residents rent. At $1,300 per month, the average rent is a bit above the state average.
Averaging about 36 minutes, Melrose's commute time is slower than the Massachusetts average of about 31 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is used by only 12% of the city. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.
Compared to the national average (7%), Melrose has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 15% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 22% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Melrose, the most common four of which are scientific, healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $106,000, Melrose workers earn around $22,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Melrose's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).
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All About
Living In Melrose, MA
A small city located in Massachusetts, Melrose has approximately 28,000 residents. With an average age of just over 40, the city's population is fairly typical compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 39. The majority of Melrose residents own their homes, and 33% of residents rent. At $1,300 per month, the average rent is a bit above the state average.
Averaging about 36 minutes, Melrose's commute time is slower than the Massachusetts average of about 31 minutes. Many residents (39%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transportation is used by only 12% of the city. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number does exceed the national average.
Compared to the national average (7%), Melrose has a high concentration of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees, as 15% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 22% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. There are plenty of industries from which to choose in Melrose, the most common four of which are scientific, healthcare, education, and retail. Combined, these industries make up 31% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $106,000, Melrose workers earn around $22,000 more than their peers elsewhere in the state. Melrose's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).
Top Scores: Retail Shops, Pet Services, Parks
Things to do in Melrose
Retail Shops
You can shop till you drop in Melrose.
- Few shops per resident
- Significantly fewer shops than average
- Far fewer shops than areas of a similar size
Pet Services
Sit. Stay. Good boy. Melrose is a good place for pets.
- Few pet facilities per resident
- An average number of pet facilities
- A standard number of pet facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Parks
Melrose is shrubby, not shabby.
- A high number of parks per resident
- An average number of parks
- A standard number of parks compared to areas of a similar size
Medical Care
More of a gem than germ, this Melrose is not too bad for medical care.
- A high number of medical facilities per resident
- An average number of medical facilities
- A standard number of medical facilities compared to areas of a similar size
Gas Stations
Bumper sticker city. This place is good for filling up.
- Few gas stations per resident
- An average number of gas stations
- A standard number of gas stations compared to areas of a similar size
Health and Fitness
Cardio is hale and hardy in Melrose.
- A high number of gyms per resident
- 53% more gyms than average
- A standard number of gyms compared to areas of a similar size
Grocery Stores
The food shops around here are few and far between.
- Few grocery stores per resident
- An average number of grocery stores
- A standard number of grocery stores compared to areas of a similar size
Restaurants
Melrose serves up a dining scene that's only lukewarm.
- Few restaurants per resident
- An average number of restaurants
- A standard number of restaurants compared to areas of a similar size
Coffee
The coffee scene is lukewarm in Melrose.
- A high number of coffee shops per resident
- An average number of coffee shops
- A standard number of coffee shops compared to areas of a similar size
Nightlife
You'll need to stock up the mini-bar. Melrose is running dry.
- Few bars and clubs per resident
- Significantly fewer bars and clubs than average
- Far fewer bars and clubs than areas of a similar size
Fine Arts
You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.
- Few fine art centers per resident
- Significantly fewer fine art centers than average
- Far fewer fine art centers than areas of a similar size
Who Lives Here
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Education
Top Schools in Melrose
Ambrose Elementary School
Benjamin G. Brown School
Bowman Elementary School
John A. Bishop Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Mary Lee Burbank Elementary School
Summer Street
Vinson-Owen Elementary School
Waybright Elementary School
Bridge Elementary School
Daniel Butler Elementary School
John E. Mccarthy
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Muraco Elementary School
Winn Brook Elementary School
Wood End Elementary School
Jonas Clarke Middle School
Mccall Middle School
William Diamond Middle School
Arthur W Coolidge Middle School
Ottoson Middle School
Bigelow Middle School
Kennedy Middle School
Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School
Walter S Parker Middle School
Watertown Middle School
Wilmington Middle School
Belmonte Saugus Middle School
J Henry Higgins Middle School
North Reading Middle School
Rumney Marsh Academy
Susan B. Anthony Middle School
Lynnfield High School
Lexington High School
Winchester High School
Arlington High School
Belmont High School
North Reading High School
Swampscott High School
Brookline High School
Burlington High School
Melrose High School
Reading Memorial High School
Shawsheen Valley Technical High School
Stoneham High School
Wakefield Memorial High School
Wilmington High School
Somerville High School
Getting Around Melrose
Melrose Transportation
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