City profile
Melrose, MA
Suffolk County · Population 29,650
Melrose is a town in Suffolk County, MA with about 29,650 residents and a typical home value near $823,000. It is 7 miles from Boston, MA, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
30°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$822,900
Typical monthly housing
$5,231
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
153
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.11%
- State income tax (top)
- 9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.25%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 97/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Riverine flooding, Lightning
Nearest major airport
7 mi to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 75% Democratic / 22% Republican
Community
Population
29,650
Black population
1.6%
County
Suffolk County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving MA than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms, high cost of living
Highlights
- About 29,650 residents
- Typical home value about $823,000
- 7 miles from Boston, MA
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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