City Guide
Melrose Park, IL
Overview
Melrose Park, IL is recognized for the Maywood Park Sign, and was once home to the Maywood Park horse racing venue. The city is home to 24,331 residents, so it's a smaller city. Melrose Park is one of Chicago's numerous pre–World War II suburbs. Another fact about living in Melrose Park is that it was home to the Kiddieland Amusement Park, which operated from 1929 to 2010.
What’s it like to live in Melrose Park, IL ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Melrose Park, IL you'll find that the median sale price is
$343,000
and homes stay on the market for 91 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Melrose Park are $345,000
and $215,000
, respectively. Melrose Park area townhouses have a median sale price of $245,250
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Melrose Park, ILExplore our Melrose Park housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Melrose Park home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Melrose Park rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Melrose Park rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Melrose Park, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Melrose Park
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage District | $300,000 | 55 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| North Maywood | $340,000 | 60 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| West Village | $268,000 | 48 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Business Park | $319,000 | -- | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
Popular homes for sale in Melrose Park
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Melrose Park Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 16% of Melrose Park homebuyers searched to move out of Melrose Park, while 84% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Melrose Park from outside metros.
- Peoria homebuyers searched to move into Melrose Park more than any other metro followed by New York and Springfield.
Where are people moving to Melrose Park from?
- 84% of Melrose Park homebuyers searched to stay within the Melrose Park metropolitan area.
- Cape Coral was the most popular destination among Melrose Park homebuyers followed by Phoenix and Sarasota.
Where are people from Melrose Park moving to?
Number of People Moving to Melrose Park
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most
People are moving to Melrose Park from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,083 | ||
| 2 | 865 | ||
| 3 | 752 | ||
| 4 | 732 | ||
| 5 | 646 | ||
| 6 | 519 | ||
| 7 | 360 | ||
| 8 | 337 | ||
| 9 | 270 | ||
| 10 | 254 | ||
People are leaving Melrose Park for
| Outbound | Net outflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 2,072 | ||
| 2 | 1,350 | ||
| 3 | 1,165 | ||
| 4 | 1,083 | ||
| 5 | 1,023 | ||
| 6 | 997 | ||
| 7 | 995 | ||
| 8 | 968 | ||
| 9 | 909 | ||
| 10 | 778 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Melrose Park, IL ?
Melrose Park, IL, is home to many enjoyable activities, like watching the sunset at one of its many parks to enjoying a bite to eat at fan-favorite restaurants. You'll find plenty of interesting landmarks in Melrose Park. And with local artisans and nature to take inspiration from, you'll find lots of unique stores that make Melrose Park's downtown special. There are many parks and green spaces within the city, including Battan Park, Bulger Park, Westdale Park Dist that you can easily spend a day in. Restaurants and popular eateries are found in the city, so you don't want to skip over these local favorites. For a quick taste of the town, stop by Abruzzo's Italian Restaurant, Bakers Square Restaurant & Pies, or Victoria Restaurant.
Explore some of the best things to do in Melrose Park
What's the best way to get around Melrose Park, IL ?
The best way to get around Melrose Park is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Melrose Park has a walk score of 68, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Melrose Park has a transit score of 38, with a few nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 60160 and 60104. You can also get around Melrose Park by bike. With a bike score of 51, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Some Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Melrose Park Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Melrose Park has 3 heavy rail stations; Union Pacific Proviso Yard, Metra, Metra. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 4 car rental locations.
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