Melrose, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
1,150 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
49.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$115,536 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$483,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$483 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$987 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
95.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
3
Roseburg Urban Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Douglas County
5
Roseburg Urban Area
5
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 43
Feb 5 1 45
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 51
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 61
Jul 0 0 66
Aug 0 0 66
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 7 0 47
Dec 7 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 28%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, OR State Senate District 1, OR State House District 1, OR
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Schools

Melrose Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
Hucrest Elementary School
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Fullerton IV Elementary School
5 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Umpqua Community College
7 miles, E • 1.4 star
Southwestern Oregon Community College
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
56 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Lane Community College
56 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Medical Center
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Coquille Valley Hospital District
37 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bay Area Hospital
40 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
41 miles, NW • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
62 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Roberts Field
134 miles, E • 1.4 star
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