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Medford, MN
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Medford, MN
At a Glance
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)
Is Medford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Medford residents earn a median household income of $98,375 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,238. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,130 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford is $234,300 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,836. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Medford reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,423/100K.
Education
21.1% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.