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Medford, NY


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Medford, New York

Medford, New York, in Suffolk county, is 13 miles E of Brentwood, New York (center to center) and 51 miles E of New York, New York. The town is included in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 21,985 people lived in Medford.

The People and Families of Medford

In Medford, about 58% of adults are married. Medford is one of those places you go to when you're already married, not to find someone. It seems that everyone in town is married (though of course they're not). Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Medford had a median family income of $70,493. The bulk of the population of Medford is doing well, with money to spend. The town doesn't have a large share of its people below the poverty line.

Political Inclinations

Medford residents donated more money ($6,210) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the town.

Medford Housing

An estimated 89% of living spaces in Medford are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the town is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Medford, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Medford Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Medford Public Transportation Use
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Medford People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Medford Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Medford Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Medford, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity89
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population42
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Affordability of Rents23
Affordability of Property Taxes24
People Living Alone12

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