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Medford
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
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Suburb
Boston

Medford

#3,140 in Best Places to Live in America
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Medford is a suburb of Boston with a population of 60,708. Medford is in Middlesex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Medford offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Medford there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Medford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Medford are above average.
    About Medford...
    Population
    60,708
    Suburb of
    Boston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $588,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $2,116
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      106.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      29.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      74.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      692.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      64.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      8%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      21%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      26%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      30%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      17%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Medford

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $107,853
    National
    $69,021
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