Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
17%
Medford, MA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,972
Population
57,217
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A perfect home for outdoorsy Boston commuters.
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Welcome to Medford, located six miles northwest of Boston along the Mystic River. This established community offers varied housing options, from historic properties in West Medford to newer apartment communities near Wellington Station. The rental market remains competitive, with current average rents ranging from $2,599 for studios to $4,081 for three-bedroom units, reflecting a mix of year-over-year changes across different unit sizes. The Medford Hillside area houses Tufts University's campus, while the Middlesex Fells Reservation provides over 2,000 acres of trails and natural space.
Medford's history as a shipbuilding center adds character to this riverside community. Notable landmarks include the Royall House and Slave Quarters, a significant historical site preserving an important piece of Massachusetts history. The city's neighborhoods showcase distinct architectural styles and local traditions. Transportation options include the MBTA Orange Line's Wellington Station and the recently opened Green Line Extension stations at Medford/Tufts and Ball Square, providing direct access to downtown Boston. Medford holds a special place in holiday history as the birthplace of "Jingle Bells," composed by James Pierpont, and celebrates its heritage through community events throughout the year.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$112,736
Average: $139,376
Education
26,495
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
34,024
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Medford, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Medford, MA is $2,754 for a studio, $2,978 for one bedroom, $3,467 for two bedrooms, and $4,311 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Medford has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,978/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$4,538/month
1,616 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,737/month
3,392 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,951/month
2,228 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Medford, MA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
559 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
534 Students
John J McGlynn Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
498 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
438 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,210 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
1,210 Students
Medford Vocational Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
257 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
18 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mystic River Reservation
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- Walter D. Stone Memorial Zoo
- Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
- Friends of Middlesex Fells Reservation
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.