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Medfield, MA


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Medfield, Massachusetts

Medfield, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles SE of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 17 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, the town is not an isolated town. Medfield is home to some 12,273 residents.

The People and Families of Medfield

In Medfield, about 72% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Medfield are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medfield had a median family income of $108,926. More so than most places, the people in Medfield generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Medfield are poor than in most places in Massachusetts. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. Home-based work is more common in Medfield than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($34,150) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Medfield. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

Crime and Safety

While crime is a worry everywhere, the people of Medfield can take comfort in the low amount of crime in the town.

Medfield Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in Medfield was owner-occupied. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Medfield, 85% of commuters drive to work. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at Medfield.

High Points

Medfield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMedfield Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMedfield Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMedfield People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMedfield Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMedfield College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Medfield Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Medfield Well-Paid Single Men
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Medfield Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Medfield Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Medfield, MA

Comparing Medfield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women99
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Male Share of the Population87
Age of the Population75
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity36
Senior Citizens22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime109

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