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Medford

Massachusetts · 55,765 residents · 8.098 sq mi
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Medford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $52,476. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $229,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,765
−3%since 1990
from 57,407 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,886 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 7,089 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+8%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K57K59K61K62K1990201020202024Medford
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,476
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,859 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,707
+46%since 1990
from $16,941 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
6.4%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$229,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $182,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $665 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.6%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
41.4% rent
Afford Score
4.4
−7%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(53,540)
Black4.1%(2,341)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(960)
Asian2.1%(1,222)
Diversity Score19.5%(11,210)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(47,403)
Black6%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,443)
Asian3.9%(2,148)
Diversity Score29%(16,199)
Diversity Score
29
+49%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 23.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 79.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 21.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Massachusetts?

Medford, Massachusetts has about 55,765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Medford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Medford, Massachusetts earns about $52,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medford, Massachusetts expensive?

In Medford, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $229,500, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Massachusetts?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Medford, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medford, Massachusetts?

About 6.4% of people in Medford, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medford, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Medford, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,642 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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