Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Melrose Park, PA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,615
Population
20,956
Renter Mix
42% Rent
Upscale suburb streets await outside of Philadelphia
Upscale
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Public Transit
A beautiful, well-kept suburb of Philadelphia, Melrose Park is only 12 miles north of Downtown Philly — home to potential job opportunities, museums, theaters, restaurants, parks, gardens, historic sites, and so much more. Residents of Melrose Park can simply hop onto North Broad Street to take it all the way into town. If you prefer public transportation, you can take SEPTA from the Melrose Park Station. Upscale apartments and homes are available for rent in safe, family-friendly residential neighborhoods. The houses in Melrose Park are stately and picturesque, featuring large lawns and unique structures. Melrose Park is popular with renters interested in quick commutes, a supportive community, upscale housing and amenities, and a central location.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$93,781
Average: $125,742
Education
9,485
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Melrose Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
41%
Other Education
59%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Melrose Park, PA is $1,615 for one bedroom, $1,757 for two bedrooms, and $2,385 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Melrose Park has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,615/month
800 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Melrose Park, PA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
70
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
310 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Awbury Arboretum
- Lorimer Park
- Briar Bush Nature Center
- Tacony Creek Park
- Pennypack Park
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Philadelphia International
- Trenton Mercer
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.