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Medford, MA


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Medford, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

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.)

Political Inclinations

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.

Medford Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyMedford Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 8%Medford Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 10%Medford Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Medford Well-Paid Single Women
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Medford Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Medford, MA

Comparing Medford 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
Female Share of the Population910
Senior Citizens99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men87
Age of the Population84
Racial Diversity410
Male Share of the Population21
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
Median Family Income75
People Above Poverty74
People in Middle Class or Better74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times36
Working at Home32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing42
Affordability of Rents32
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime96
Low Property Crime82

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Historic Medford

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Garrison House (built 1640) ca. 1900

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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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