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Medford, New Jersey

Introduction to Medford, New Jersey

Medford, New Jersey, in Burlington county, is 11 miles E of Cherry Hill, New Jersey and 18 miles E of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town is included in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 22,253 people lived in Medford.

Medford History

In 1670, Samual Coles purchased the 900 acres of land which now make up Medford. It was earlier known as Upper Evesham and was a part of the Evesham Township. On March 1, 1847 it was incorporated as Medford Township. It was named after Medford, Massachusetts.

Medford and nearby Attractions

  • Medford Skatepark
  • Rancocas State Park
  • Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge
  • Neshaminy State Park
  • Garden State Discovery Museum
  • Barclay Farmstead Museum

Things To Do In Medford

While staying in Medford one can visit the wildlife refuge, which offers numerous scenic landscapes. You can also enjoy camping near the Medford Lakes. The township of Medford also includes many restaurants and shopping centers where you can spend your leisure hours.

Medford Transportation

The nearest international airport is Philadelphia International.

Medford Higher Education

Facilities for higher studies are provided by the Burlington County College, Camden County College, Holy Family College and other colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyMedford People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMedford Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Medford Median Family Income
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Medford Low Violent Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Medford College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Medford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Medford Well-Paid Single Men
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Medford Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Medford, NJ

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men98
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population65
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use84
Walking and Biking to Work55
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents13
Affordability of Property Taxes13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime97
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