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Tufts Park Medford, MA

A family-oriented community near Tufts University

Park-Like Public Transit Urban

Tufts Park is a neighborhood named for its green space, which offers nearly 11 acres of community park with a swimming pool, soccer and softball fields, and a playground. This pet- and kid-friendly park adds to the family-friendly vibe that appeals so much to renters in Tufts Park. Located in the city of Medford, locals have easy access to public and private schools, riverfront recreation, shopping and dining destinations, and major university campuses.

Tufts Park is near Harvard University, Tufts University, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. There’s a college town vibe here, as well as a calming presence that’s perfect for families. Public bus stations are a great way to get around town, and the easy access to Interstate 93 is a wonderful perk for commuters. Excellent nearby schools and suburban amenities make Tufts Park the perfect place to put down roots in the city of Medford.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Tufts Park is $3,716 for one bedroom, and $4,241 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Tufts Park has decreased by -3.7% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 735 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,716/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,016 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $4,241/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Exceptionally Walkable

Walkability

90 / 100

Good Public Transit

Transit

70 / 100

Fairly Drivable

Drivability

50 / 100

Moderately Bikeable

Bikeability

70 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk

Groceries

90 / 100

Good Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

70 / 100

Good Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

60 / 100

Good Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

70 / 100

Recreation

Exceptional Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

100 / 100

Exceptional Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

90 / 100

Local Vibe

Vibrant Atmosphere at Times

Vibrancy

50 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mystic River Reservation
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History
  • Mineralogical and Geological Museum
  • Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
  • Longfellow National Historic Site

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 February 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.