B+

Melrose Heights

Columbia, SC

Crime Score: B+ - Average crime

1,561
Population
$73,474
Median Income
$354,509
Median Home Value
34.0
Median Age

Crime Statistics

Assault 162
Robbery 130
Burglary 133
Larceny/Theft 5
Vehicle Theft 146

Crime index based on reported incidents per capita, compared to national averages. 100 = national average.

Housing & Real Estate

$354,509
Median Home Value

Housing Breakdown

Owner Occupied
54.2%
Renter Occupied
45.8%
Vacant
14.3%

Cost of Living

28% higher than national average
🏠 Housing +29%
🛒 Food & Groceries +22%
🚗 Transportation +26%
🏥 Healthcare +14%
💡 Utilities +25%

Compared to U.S. national average

Demographics

Education Level

17.3%
High School+
38.6%
Bachelor's+
19.0%
Graduate

Population by Ethnicity

White
73.6%
Black/African American
23.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.8%
Asian
1.4%

Weather & Climate

Winter (Jan)
56° / 34°F
Summer (Jul)
92° / 70°F
🌧️
47.8"
Annual Rain
❄️
2.0"
Annual Snow

About Melrose Heights

Melrose Heights is a neighborhood located in Columbia, SC. With a crime score of B+, this area has average crime compared to other neighborhoods in the city.

The neighborhood has a population of approximately 1,561 residents with a median household income of $73,474 .

Safety Tips

  • Always be aware of your surroundings, especially at night
  • Keep valuables out of sight in your vehicle
  • Get to know your neighbors and join community watch programs
  • Report suspicious activity to local authorities