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Melrose, MN
City in Stearns County, Minnesota.
Population
3,671
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,156
ZIP codes
0
Melrose and its ZIP codes
Melrose at a glance
- Melrose is about 16 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,677, 33% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,200 (37% below Minnesota) and median rent is $1,103 a month.
Local data for Melrose, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melrose, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,677
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$207,200
Median rent
$1,103/mo
Homeownership
73.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
20.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,512), Mexican Americans (901), Norwegian Americans (156).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stearns County. PPP loans are for Melrose.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,352
87,420 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,935
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,978 per person
How people get to work
Melrose, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.5%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked7.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.6%
Average one-way commute: 20.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melrose, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
897
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
153
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 0°F
29.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Melrose, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Melrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New MunichCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| Meire GroveCity | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenwaldCity | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| FreeportCity | 5.9 mi | 1.2 |
| St. RosaCity | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Sauk CentreCity | 8.1 mi | 4.1 |
| St. AnthonyCity | 9.8 mi | 0.5 |
| ElrosaCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring HillCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Grey EagleCity | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AlbanyCity | 12 mi | 2.2 |
| St. MartinCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| BurtrumCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake HenryCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| UpsalaCity | 15 mi | 3.2 |
| West UnionCity | 16 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melrose, MN in?
- Melrose is in Stearns County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Melrose, MN?
- About 3,671 people live in Melrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melrose?
- Nearby places include New Munich (4 mi), Meire Grove (4.3 mi), Greenwald (5.7 mi), Freeport (5.9 mi), St. Rosa (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023