At a Glance
Median Income
$118,089
$61,508 per capita
Home Value
$715,500
Zillow: $815,973
Median Rent
$2,477/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
915/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
57.6%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.0%
10.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Medford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medford residents earn a median household income of $118,089 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,508. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,364 business establishments, including 2,747 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford is $715,500 , 154% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $815,973. Median rent is $2,477/month, with 26.7% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Medford reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 915/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
57.6% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% above the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population59,062
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density7,292/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$118,089
Per Capita$61,508
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$190,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,525
Housing
B
Home Value$715,500
Rent$2,477
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$815,973
Housing Units26,761
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property915/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault160/100K
Burglary89/100K
Health
Obesity25.0%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death6,117/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation59 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+57.6%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute31 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations35
Libraries29
Did You Know?
Medford was founded in 1630.
The median home in Medford was built in 1943.
14.1% of residents use public transit to commute.
22.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.528 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 2,747 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.
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