Melrose 58 Below average
Melrose Livability #144 ranked city in New Mexico#20,741 ranked city in the USARanks better than 29% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Melrose

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Crime

    High crime rates per 100,000 people are reported in this area, potentially indicating that it is an unsafe place to live. These statistics consider both violent and property offenses.

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      Melrose transportation information

      Statistic Melrose New Mexico National
      Average one way commute25min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work88.9%79.8%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.5%10.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.7%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.5%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home5.5%4.7%4.6%
      Source: The Melrose, NM data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).