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      B+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Fruitvale Plaza
      Fremont Municipal Pool
      Rainbow Recreation Center
      César Chávez Park
      César Chávez Park
      Courtland Creek Park
      Fruitvale Bridge Park
      Coliseum Gardens Park

      Entertainment

      Norton Factory Studios
      Cohen Bray House
      RingCentral Coliseum
      Oakland Arena
      Altarena Playhouse
      Rhythmix Cultural Works
      Peralta Hacienda Historical
      Alameda Spite House

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      El Senor Burrito
      McDonald's
      McDonald's
      Subway
      Aloha Club
      Popeyes
      Domino's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Melrose? Of all people who commute, 21.6% take public transportation in Melrose.
      Drive to Work
      50%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      16% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Melrose? The cost of living in Melrose is 146/100 - which is 4% higher than California.
      Melrose
      146

      46% more expensive than average

      Oakland
      182

      82% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Melrose? Melrose crime rates are 20,339, which are 618% higher than California
      Total Crime
      20,339 per 100k people

      792% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 5

      792% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      72%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Melrose? The median income in Melrose is $52,017 which is 18% lower than California.
      Median household income
      $52,0176% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,76820% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Melrose a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland
      Highland Hospital
      Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Summit Campus
      Oakland Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Pharmaca
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Dang Vu Bay M.D.
      Eva Whitmore
      Oakland Vision Center
      Bay Vision Eyecare Optometry
      First Optical
      East Bay Vision Center
      Eye Care
      International Optometry

      B Housing

      What are Melrose home prices? Melrose home prices are $387,700 - which is 5% lower than California
      Median home value
      $387,700110% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,85796% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      28%

      55% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Melrose have good schools? The Melrose graduation rate is 65% - which is 19% lower than California
      High school grad. rates
      65%

      22% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      25%

      49% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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