At a Glance
Median Income
$128,631
$46,017 per capita
Home Value
$444,500
Zillow: $590,607
Median Rent
$2,404/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 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 $128,631 , which is 71% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,017. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,343 business establishments, including 4,024 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford is $444,500 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $590,607. Median rent is $2,404/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Medford reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 356/100K.
Education
30.7% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population25,681
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density2,378/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$128,631
Per Capita$46,017
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$139,014M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,522
Housing
A+
Home Value$444,500
Rent$2,404
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$590,607
Housing Units8,230
Rent Burden39.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property356/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation87 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 45%
Commute34 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries65
Did You Know?
The median home in Medford was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 4,024 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 154 fatal vehicle crashes.
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