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Medfield

Massachusetts · 6,849 residents · 4.948 sq mi
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#112Highest median household incomeof 6,818$218,946#229Most work-from-homeof 6,82632.8%#265Most educatedof 6,82672.9%
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Medfield is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $218,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $815,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,849
+3%since 2000
from 6,670 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,384 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+19%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Medfield
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(554)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.2%(286)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.9%(541)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.9%(198)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(337)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.3%(636)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412%(823)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.1%(831)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6419.2%(1,318)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.4%(713)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(400)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(212)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$218,946
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,358 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$102,285
+179%since 2000
from $36,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
78.6%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+9%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$815,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $296,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,014
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $754 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
−29%since 2009
from 5.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Medfield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(6,373)
Black0.5%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(57)
Asian2.2%(148)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(5,763)
Black2.1%(147)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(228)
Asian3.5%(238)
Other6.9%(473)
Diversity Score
36
+174%since 2009
from 13 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.7%(50)
Cuban0.6%(42)
Mexican0.4%(28)
Costa Rican0.4%(25)
Dominican0.3%(22)
Spaniard0.3%(21)
Venezuelan0.3%(19)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.1%(77)
Indonesian0.9%(60)
Japanese0.7%(46)
Chinese0.6%(38)
Korean0.2%(17)
Ancestry
Irish37.1%(2,540)
Italian19.6%(1,342)
English12.1%(831)
American7%(479)
German6%(412)
Greek4.1%(283)
Swedish3.8%(257)
Scottish3.5%(237)
Polish3%(207)
French2.4%(162)
Portuguese1.8%(121)
+ 20 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian1.1%(72)
Swiss0.9%(60)
Russian0.7%(51)
Brazilian0.7%(49)
Arab0.6%(42)
Lebanese0.6%(42)
Latvian0.6%(40)
Armenian0.6%(39)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(25)
Ukrainian0.3%(22)
Welsh0.3%(21)
Turkish0.2%(17)
Canadian0.2%(16)
Croatian0.2%(16)
Nigerian0.2%(15)
British0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(12)
Belgian0%(1)
Finnish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest German population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−97.7 ptssince 2013
from 99.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2017
from 93.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 91.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(782)
Married63.7%(1,652)
Widowed2.1%(54)
Divorced4.1%(106)
Women 15+
Never married23.7%(682)
Married56.8%(1,633)
Widowed8.1%(233)
Divorced11.3%(326)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medfield, Massachusetts?

Medfield, Massachusetts has about 6,849 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medfield, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Medfield, Massachusetts earns about $218,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medfield, Massachusetts expensive?

In Medfield, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $815,300, and the typical rent is about $2,014 a month.

How educated are people in Medfield, Massachusetts?

About 72.9% of adults age 25 and over in Medfield, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medfield, Massachusetts?

About 3.0% of people in Medfield, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medfield, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Medfield, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 864 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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