Melrose, Albany, NY Area Guide

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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Melrose? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rosemont Park Playground
      Rosemont Park
      Roosevelt Park
      Westland Hills Park
      NYSDTF Welcome Park
      Dewitt Park
      W.A. Harriman Memorial Park
      Sunset Park

      Entertainment

      Elks Lodge
      Steamer No. 10 Theater
      The Madison Theater
      Kathleen McManus Picotte Recital Hall
      Campus Theater
      Albany High School Auditorium
      Performing Arts Center Main Theatre
      Arena Theatre

      Food & Drink

      Lynn's Uptown Sports Tavern
      Colvin Wine Merchant
      Chinese Buffet
      Oliver's Beverage Center
      Popeyes
      Subway
      Bruegger's Bagels
      Madison Pour House

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Melrose? Of all people who commute, 11.9% take public transportation in Melrose.
      Drive to Work
      63%

      10% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      12%

      16% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Melrose? The cost of living in Melrose is 106/100 - which is 10% lower than New York.
      Melrose
      106

      6% more expensive than average

      Albany
      103

      3% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Melrose? Melrose crime rates are 4,406, which are 101% higher than New York
      Total Crime
      4,406 per 100k people

      93% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      93% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Melrose? The median income in Melrose is $77,183 which is 27% higher than New York.
      Median household income
      $77,18340% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,06844% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Melrose a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Samuel S. Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center
      Capital District Psychiatric Center
      Saint Peter's Hospital
      Albany Medical Center
      Samaritan Hospital Albany Memorial Campus

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Lincoln Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sheehy Opticians

      A+ Housing

      What are Melrose home prices? Melrose home prices are $208,533 - which is 27% lower than New York
      Median home value
      $208,53313% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06012% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      37% lower than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Melrose have good schools? The Melrose graduation rate is 93% - which is 13% higher than New York
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Melrose a good place to live? Melrose has an overall rating of 79% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      79%

      2 total surveys

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