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Medway, Massachusetts

Introduction to Medway, Massachusetts

Medway, Massachusetts, in Norfolk county, is 9 miles S of Framingham, Massachusetts and 22 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Boston metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 12,448 people lived in Medway.

Medway History

In Medway, the first settlement bagan taking root in 1657. The city was officially incorporated in 1713. In the western region of Medway, you can locate the historically famous Rabbit Hill, a notable stony pasture still inhabited by many rabbits. Even today, native inhabitants constitute a large percentage of the population.

Medway and nearby Attractions

  • Rabbit Hill
  • Milk Pond
  • Saint Joseph's Cemetery
  • Oakland Cemetery
  • Christ Episcopal Church
  • Breezy Meadow Camp

Things To Do In Medway

The sea beaches located near the city offer a number of relaxing entertainment options to the tourists. There are lush golf clubs and numerous restaurants at Medway. Here, you can also visit the famous Rabbit Hill where you can see a huge number of rabbits.

Medway Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest major airport.

Medway Higher Education

Framingham State College offers higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMedway Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyMedway Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyMedway Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Medway Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Medway People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Medway College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Medway Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Medway Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Medway, MA

Comparing Medway 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
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Male Share of the Population65
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens22
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults98

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home108
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work56
Short Commute Times12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes22
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

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