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18 discussions from residents and visitors

charlotte_owen

Top 5 things I love about Medford

Hey, I work in finance and You can expect to pay around $2,404 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Medford sits at 22.0 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used t...

13 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Declan A.

What to expect moving to Medford?

OK so I've been here for 14 years and Rent is about $2,404/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Appreciate any input. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

7 replies 17 upvotes moving
Isabelle Long

Job hunting in Medford -tips?

Hi all, I work in retail and Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. Median household income is $128,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect,...

3 replies 26 upvotes jobs
Lily Martin

Housing market in Medford right now

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,681 people. Median household income is $128,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing...

9 replies 5 upvotes housing
charlotte_owen

Worst things about Medford nobody talks about

So, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. With a population of 25,681, Medford is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you ...

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Ian Foster

Job market in Medford for tech?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,404 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Medford? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the...

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Edward P.

Healthcare options in Medford?

Rent is about $2,404/month for a decent place. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Isabelle Long

Is Medford walkable?

Hello, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $2,404 for rent here. With a population of 25,681, Medford is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,681 people. There's a growin...

0 replies 17 upvotes qa
Naomi Garcia

Cheapest neighborhoods in Medford?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here?

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Greyson G.

Unpopular opinion about Medford

I'm originally from St. Louis and Median household income is $128,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. The median home value here is around $444,500, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is abou...

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Xavier

Cheapest neighborhoods in Medford?

Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. Household incomes average around $128,631 in Medford. Cost o...

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Ryan E.

Honest thoughts on life in Medford

Alright, Median household income is $128,631, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any help is appreciated.

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charlotte_owen

Job market in Medford for tech?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $444,500, which is pretty steep. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. Public transit needs a ...

3 replies 8 upvotes jobs
Naomi Garcia

Planning a move to Medford -neighborhoods?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Am I wrong here? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Violet Rogers

Life in Medford as a young professional

So, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $444,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Medford sits at 22.0 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for b...

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charlotte_owen

What I wish I knew before living in Medford

Been meaning to ask this. I work in automotive and The median home value here is around $444,500, which is pretty steep.

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