Lead Paint Risk in Melrose Park, IL

79.5%Pre-1978 Housing

7,113Pre-1978 Units

8,947Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Melrose Park Compares

Melrose Park

79.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

Illinois

64.1%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Melrose Park Residents

Melrose Park has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (79.5%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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