At a Glance
Median Income
$186,625
$96,724 per capita
Home Value
$734,200
Zillow: $1,039,370
Median Rent
$1,667/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
491/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
72.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.0%
7.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Medfield Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medfield's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medfield a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medfield residents earn a median household income of $186,625 , which is 148% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $96,724. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medfield is $734,200 , 160% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,039,370. Median rent is $1,667/month, with 35.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Medfield reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 491/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
72.1% of adults in Medfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(114% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medfield has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population6,355
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,284/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$186,625
Per Capita$96,724
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
A
Home Value$734,200
Rent$1,667
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$1,039,370
Housing Units2,529
Rent Burden35.0%
Crime
F
Violent32/100K
Property491/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary121/100K
Health
Obesity22.0%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+72.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute34 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Medfield was built in 1967.
34.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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