What are the schools like in Melwood, MD?

School district data for Melwood is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Melwood?

The median household income in Melwood, MD is $76,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Melwood, MD?

Melwood has an average high temperature of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 15.9 inches.

Melwood, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Melwood, MD affordable or expensive?

Melwood's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Melwood is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $404,600 and the median rent is $1,238 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Melwood, MD?

Crime rate data for Melwood is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Melwood, MD a Good Place to Live?

Melwood is a small town of 3,438 in Maryland, with a median household income of $76,625 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Melwood's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Melwood is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Melwood city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Melwood's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Melwood costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Melwood, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$404,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,238	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$76,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Melwood is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Melwood, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Melwood sees average highs of 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July, with 46.5 inches of annual precipitation and 15.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Melwood, MD
Average High — January	43.9°F
Average High — July	88.0°F
Annual Precipitation	46.5"
Annual Snowfall	15.9"

Demographics

Metric	Melwood, MD	National Avg
Population	3,438	—
Median Age	46.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	16.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	59.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Melwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Melwood, MD affordable or expensive?

Melwood's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Melwood roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $404,600 and median rent is $1,238/month.

What is the crime rate in Melwood, MD?

Crime data for Melwood is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Melwood?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Melwood, MD a good place to live?

Melwood, MD has a population of 3,438, a median household income of $76,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Melwood?

Melwood averages 43.9°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.5 inches with about 15.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Melwood?

The population of Melwood, Maryland is 3,438 with a median age of 46.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Melwood?

Key numbers for living in Melwood: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $404,600, median household income $76,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Melwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.