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Medford, Massachusetts, in Middlesex county, is 4 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The city is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 55,765 people lived in Medford.
In Medford, about 44% of adults are married.
In Medford, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Medford had a median family income of $62,409. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Medford.)
Medford residents donated more money ($56,995) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 59% of living spaces in Medford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere.
In Medford, 75% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Medford is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). Public transportation is used by many people in the city.
Medford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Medford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Female Share of the Population |  | |
| Senior Citizens | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
| Age of the Population | |  |
| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population |  | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Average Household Size | |  |
| Portion of People Married | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults | |  |
| Median Family Income | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Medford colleges • Medford travel • Medford mortgages and property.
 | Medford Colleges Medford colleges and trade schools. |
 | Medford Hotels & Travel Medford hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
 | Medford Mortgage Medford property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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Select a photo to view (Source):
Garrison House (built 1640) ca. 1900
Craddock House (oldest house in New England, 1634) ca. 1900
Ballou Hall (Tufts College) between 1900 and 1906
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