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Melrose, OH

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Population
226
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
709 ft
Median Home Value
$122,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$93,269
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Melrose

Melrose is a quiet rural village of around 400 residents in Paulding County, Ohio. Surrounded by the open farm country of the historic Great Black Swamp region, the town offers a calm, slow-paced setting in the northwest corner of the state. Local families are served by the Paulding Exempted Village School District, which connects local students to schools in nearby Paulding.

State below railroad in Melrose

The community originally developed in the mid-19th century as a canal landing and railroad stop for shipping lumber and local farm goods. Today, Melrose is a peaceful residential enclave where neighbors rely on nearby towns like Oakwood and Paulding for groceries, emergency services, and everyday errands. It provides a simple, quiet place to live with essential conveniences just a short drive down the road.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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