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Compare Amherst Center to Melrose

This post compares Amherst Center, Massachusetts to Melrose, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Amherst Center (CDP) Melrose (city)
Population 20,084 28,132
Income (median) $41,948 $74,893
Home Value (median) $327,100 $463,300
White 76% 87%
Black 5% 3%
Asian 12% 6%
With Kids 18% 31%
Age (median) 20 40
Rentals 63% 33%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Amherst Center or Melrose?
A: Amherst Center has a smaller population count than Melrose: 20084 compared with 28132 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Amherst Center or in Melrose?
A: Incomes are on average much lower in Amherst Center.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Amherst Center or Melrose?
A: Homes tend to be less expensive in Amherst Center.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 63% for Amherst Center versus 33% for Melrose.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Amherst Center may include: Somerville, Waltham, and Cambridge.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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