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Medford

Massachusetts · 56,173 residents · 8.098 sq mi
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Medford is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,102. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $399,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56,173
+1%since 2000
from 55,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,937 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 6,886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
55K57K59K61K62K1990201020202024Medford
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,102
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,476 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,101
+38%since 2000
from $24,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$399,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $229,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,297
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $819 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.7
+30%since 2000
from 4.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(47,403)
Black6%(3,324)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(1,443)
Asian3.9%(2,148)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(16,199)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(42,789)
Black8.5%(4,787)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(2,447)
Asian6.9%(3,856)
Other2.5%(1,414)
Diversity Score48.3%(27,116)
Diversity Score
48
+66%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
20.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medford, Massachusetts?

Medford, Massachusetts has about 56,173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medford, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Medford, Massachusetts earns about $70,102 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 $399,800, and the typical rent is about $1,297 a month.

How educated are people in Medford, Massachusetts?

About 40.6% 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 8.3% 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 1,234 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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