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Living in Medford

The city had 8 schools in 2026. Medford, a city in the United States, had a population of 59,354 in July 2026. For Medford, 41.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026. There were 11,090 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1931 sources

Population59,834people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,858EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent2,205EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.29%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,379offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 13% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean7.92µg/m³country median 7.0 — 13% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Medford?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Medford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$2,509 per month, while the median home value was US$755,500 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 54.1%, and the vacancy rate was 4.88% in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Medford recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€1306
Utilities, 85 m² flat€169
Transport pass€78
Internet, 60 Mbps€57
Mobile plan, 10 GB€50

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited56.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401)31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,306 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401)31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB50.34 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401)31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass78.36 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401)31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home169.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401)31Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$2,509/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent41.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)4.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents915 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)2,289 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent2,205 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes557 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Is Medford a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 41–57%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–53%
Family42%strong on family, weak on cost · range 33–51%
Retirement40%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 30–50%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

23.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 13,806 of 59,834 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$129,540 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Medford is 4.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income129,540 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband82.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households without internet5.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households with satellite internet3.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Median gross salary4,858 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)4,923 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate4.29 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Medford?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €4,923 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,124of €3,767 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Transport
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,767
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €2,289
Public transport pass€78 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401) · 2025-12-31− €78
Utilities, 85 m²€169 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401) · 2025-12-31− €169
Internet€57 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401) · 2025-12-31− €57
Mobile plan€50 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Medford (Wayback Machine capture 20250617175401) · 2025-12-31− €50
Left over€1,124
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Medford. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Medford. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Schools8 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count17Official
School enrolment, share of residents21.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio725 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents11,090 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,933 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Medford when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMedford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Medford highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Medford4,324
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,379 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting15Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents201.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Recorded violent crimes108 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time30.19 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by bicycle2.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers commuting by public transport11.92 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers walking to work3.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Nearest airportBNH3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Medford. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Medford.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Medford is 7.9 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.92 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.67 · Feb 3.89 · Mar 7.5 · Apr 13.56 · May 19.17 · Jun 24.56 · Jul 27.83 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 22.83 · Oct 16.72 · Nov 10.89 · Dec 5.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014739 (BOSTON)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.94 · Feb -4.11 · Mar -0.5 · Apr 4.89 · May 10.17 · Jun 15.39 · Jul 18.89 · Aug 18.39 · Sep 14.56 · Oct 8.61 · Nov 3.28 · Dec -1.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014739 (BOSTON)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.1 · Feb -0.1 · Mar 3.5 · Apr 9.2 · May 14.7 · Jun 20 · Jul 23.4 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 18.7 · Oct 12.7 · Nov 7.1 · Dec 2.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 86.11 · Feb 81.53 · Mar 105.9 · Apr 92.2 · May 82.55 · Jun 98.81 · Jul 83.06 · Aug 82.04 · Sep 90.42 · Oct 102.4 · Nov 92.96 · Dec 109.2 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00014739 (BOSTON)19Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading32 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean6.53 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,410 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature11.83 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.88 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Cambridge ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±2.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 13,806 is not 10.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share10.46 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official
Foreign residents13,806 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density2,852 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official
Population59,834 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics59,842 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value755,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Owner-occupied homes54.07 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Labour force participation rate72.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Residents born abroad23.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents12.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Non-citizens, share of residents10.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Flu vaccination coverage72.47 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official
Mammography screening coverage83.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate7Official
Residents without health insurance3.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher59.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available88.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent4Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers aged 16 and over35,172 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Workers mainly working from home26.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official
Households using cellular data plans86.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population5Official

Alternatives for people set on Medford

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Newton as a Medford alternative in the same region

12 km away, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 648 Newton vs 1,379 Medford−53%
  • Median gross pay, city: €6,104 Newton vs €4,858 Medford+26%
  • Residents: 90,741 Newton vs 59,834 Medford+52%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.9 µg/m³ Newton vs 7.9 µg/m³ Medford−25%
  • Nearest airport: 15.0 km Newton vs 10.0 km Medford+50%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Newton vs 4.3% Medford−13%
  • Foreign residents: 8.5% Newton vs 10.5% Medford−19%
Full comparisonMore about Newton

Cities near Medford

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Arlington 4.1 km away
Rent
1,924 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
6,969 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Medford?

The median gross salary is 4,923 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Medford?

The unemployment rate is 4.29 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Medford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.92 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Medford?

Police recorded 1,379 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Medford?

The published population is 59,834 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Medford?

13,806 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Medford a good place to live?

Medford may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Medford?

Tufts University, Winter Hill, West Somerville/Davis Square, Ten Hills, Malden are near Medford. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Medford (Massachusetts), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 49eb437fc78125faaf1e552d3c799cee]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/medford-ma/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  title = {Medford (Massachusetts), United States: population, rent},
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  3. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  4. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  2. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
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  4. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  5. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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