Melrose Park: Economy & Jobs
Melrose Park's typical household earns $168,750 (1.5× higher than Montgomery County median $113,915; 2.1× higher than Pennsylvania median $80,719), with homes at a median value of $465,200.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $168,750 — above the Pennsylvania median ($80,718). Poverty rate 5.4% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Median Household Income | $168,750 (vs Pennsylvania $80,719) |
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| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 4.0% — near the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% (vs Pennsylvania 5.4%) |
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Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 58.8% |
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| Pct Walked | 16.9% |