Melrose

NY

Bronx County, New York

Population 1.4M |Median income $48,676 |7 hospitals

Population
1,404,779
Bronx County
Median Income
$48,676
-28% vs avg
Median Home Value
$529,500
+133% vs avg
Median Age
36
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.4M+1%
Median Income
$48,676+42%
Median Home Value
$529,500+41%
Poverty Rate
27.8%-7%
Unemployment
11.4%-25%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,458/mo
Poverty Rate
27.8% +96% vs avg
Unemployment 11.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%
Work From Home 8.9%
Public Transit 52.4%

Population

African American 32.7%
White 13.2%
Asian 4.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
43.2%
Physical Inactivity
38.1%
High Blood Pressure
36.5%
Obesity
33.5%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.4%
Diabetes
16.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
15.6%
Binge Drinking
14.1%
Current Smoking
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 51.1%
Annual Checkup 81.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
7%
Stroke
4.4%

Hospitals 7 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
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2
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0
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4
Average Rating
1.7/5
Total Hospitals
7
With ER
6
MONTEFIORE MEDICAL CENTER
BRONX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
BRONX VA MEDICAL CENTER
BRONX · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★☆☆
BRONXCARE HOSPITAL CENTER
BRONX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
LINCOLN MEDICAL & MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
BRONX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
JACOBI MEDICAL CENTER
BRONX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆
ST BARNABAS HOSPITAL
BRONX · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Melrose Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Flood Warning Issued for Tioughnioga River at Cortland Through Wednesday Evening

NOAA · 12h ago
FDA Recalls

Olympus Recalls ShockPulse-SE Lithotripsy Systems Due to Mis-wired Components

FDA · 3d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises, Inc. Recalls Premium Food Bubble Gum Over Undeclared Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls

Bader Enterprises Recalls Premium Food Jordan Almonds Over Undeclared Wheat and Colors

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola, LLC Recalls Junebar Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago
FDA Recalls high

Juniper Granola Recalls Junebar Chocolate Cherry Snack Bars Due to Undeclared Milk and Soy

FDA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Melrose, NY? ▼
Melrose, NY has a population of 1,404,779 people, located in Bronx County, New York.
What is the median household income in Melrose? ▼
The median household income in Melrose, NY is $48,676 per year. The poverty rate is 27.8%.
What is the median home value in Melrose? ▼
The median home value in Melrose, NY is $529,500. Median rent is $1,458/month.
What are the top health concerns in Melrose? ▼
The top health indicators in Melrose include Short Sleep Duration (43.2%), Physical Inactivity (38.1%), High Blood Pressure (36.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Melrose? ▼
Melrose has 7 hospitals with an average rating of 1.7/5 stars. 6 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Melrose? ▼
The median age in Melrose, NY is 36 years. 22.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Melrose, NY is located in Bronx County, New York. With a population of 1.4M and a median household income of $48,676, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and physical inactivity. Residents have access to 7 hospitals with an average rating of 1.7/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Melrose area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Bronx County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.