Medford, MN

Medford, Minnesota

Medford, Minnesota, in Steele county, is 40 miles W of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 54 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 984 people lived in Medford.

The People and Families of Medford

In Medford, about 62% of adults are married.

Medford is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medford had a median family income of $55,714.

Medford Housing

An estimated 85% of living spaces in Medford are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Medford, 94% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Medford, MN

Comparing Medford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Medford Almanac

Medford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Medford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Medford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Medford High Schools (2004)

MEDFORD SEC.
BOX 38 104 2ND ST. N.E.
507-451-5250
Serves 285 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Medford Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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