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Medford, MA

Founded 1630Middlesex CountyElev. 4 m
Population
59,062
Median home
$715,500
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
8
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Medford

With about 59,062 residents, Medford is one of Massachusetts's notable places. Medford was founded in 1630 and sits in Middlesex County. The median age is 36.1 and the median household income is $118,089. Homes carry a median value of $715,500, and about 53% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (66.9%). Around 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 31 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
59,062
Median age
36.1
Median household income
$118,089
Per-capita income
$61,508
Poverty rate
8.2%
High-school grad or higher
92.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
Unemployment
4.4%
Avg. commute
30.8 min
Work from home
22.2%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White66.9%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Black6.3%
Asian12%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts58.6%
Sales & office17.3%
Service14.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$715,500
Median gross rent
$2,477/mo
Owner-occupied
53.1%
Median year built
1944
Households
24,572
Avg. household size
2.31

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Medford has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading52%
Math42%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Curtis-TuftsHighGrades 9–12
Medford HighHighGrades 9–12
John J. McGlynn Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Madeleine Dugger AndrewsMiddleGrades 6–8
Brooks SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
John J McGlynn Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Milton Fuller RobertsElementaryGrades -1–5
Missituk Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime50% below national
Medford192
Massachusetts327
United States386
↓ 5% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime48% below national
Medford1,008
Massachusetts1,150
United States1,952
↑ 10% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Medford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Medford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · Middlesex County
Ice stormVery High
Cold waveRelatively High
HurricaneRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Medford is in Middlesex County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Medford was founded in 1630 and sits in Middlesex County. Elevation ~4 m.

Map of Medford
Medford, MA
Where Medford is
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Historic places

25 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Old Medford High SchoolAngier, John B., HouseBigelow BlockBrooks, Charles, HouseFernald, George P., HouseHall, Isaac, HousePark Street Railroad StationWade, John, House
Notable people from Medford
Lydia Maria ChildMaria MenounosPaul TherouxJulianne NicholsonMary CarewTerri Lyne CarringtonBiaThayer DavidWilliam Zebina RipleyJohn Brooks
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Nearby cities
Somerville (2 mi)Cambridge (3 mi)Malden (3 mi)Everett (3 mi)Chelsea (4 mi)Woburn (5 mi)

Common questions

Medford — frequently asked

What is the population of Medford, Massachusetts?
Medford has a population of about 59,062, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Medford?
The median home value in Medford is $715,500, and the median gross rent is $2,477/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Medford safe? What is the crime rate?
Medford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 192 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Medford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Middlesex County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, cold wave, hurricane.
How many schools are in Medford?
Medford has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Medford?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Medford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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