Melrose Park
City in New York, United States
Overview
Melrose Park is a welcoming small city in New York State, offering residents and visitors scenic green spaces, a tight-knit community, and easy access to regional attractions. Steeped in local history, it balances a traditional atmosphere with a creative, evolving arts scene.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
New York
Population
24,796
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
42.91°, -76.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
78
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
86
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,540
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.8°C
Record High
37.3°C
Record Low
-26.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1109 mm
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SYR
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.