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Medfield, Massachusetts

Introduction to Medfield, Massachusetts

Medfield, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 8 miles SE of Framingham, Massachusetts and 17 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. Part of the surrounding Boston metro area, Medfield is home to some 12,273 residents.

Medfield History

Medfield is the 43rd town which was incorporated in Massachusetts. Settlers came here during 1649. The boundaries of the city extended into Medway and Millis in the past. Later on, the city got its new boundary. Great damage occurred in the year 1675 when, during an uprising, the natives burnt down the mills and barns.

Medfield and nearby Attractions

  • United Church of Christ
  • Episcopal Church of the Advent
  • First Baptist Church of Medfield
  • Vine Lake Cemetery
  • Kingsbury Pond
  • Medfield Rhodendron Reservation

Things To Do In Medfield

At Medfield, you can go hiking or biking along the nature trails. Fishing opportunity is available in plenty. The remnants of the burnt Peak House is a great tourist spot. The art galleries and museums around Medfield speak of the rich heritage of the area.

Medfield Transportation

Boston Logan International is the nearest major airport

Medfield Higher Education

Wellesley College offers education facilities.

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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