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Crime in Medford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Medford. Key points include:
There were 822 total crimes in Medford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 1,379.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 179.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 1,199.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Medford is -34.92% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Medford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Medford / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 822 | 1,379.2 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 107 | 179.5 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 23.5 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 80 | 134.2 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 715 | 1,199.6 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 46 | 77.2 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 600 | 1,006.7 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 69 | 115.8 | 105.5 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Medford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Medford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Medford is 162 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Medford is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Medford is $842,297.
The median income in Medford is $129,540.
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Medford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Medford | Massachusetts | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 162 | 130 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 116 | 115 | 100 |
| Health | 272 | 168 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 117 | 100 |
| Transportation | 120 | 115 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 114 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Medford, MA Weather
The average high in Medford is 59.6° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 84.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.7 inches of precipitation each year with 48.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Medford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 48.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Medford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Medford
The current population in Medford is 59,354. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 59,354 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 59,062 | -4.3% |
| 2022 | 61,748 | 1.7% |
| 2021 | 60,708 | 4.1% |
| 2020 | 58,290 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 57,637 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 57,771 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 57,700 | 0.9% |
| 2016 | 57,180 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 57,136 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 56,981 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 56,607 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 56,255 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 55,843 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 55,451 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Medford
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Medford is:
66.0% White with 39,188 White residents.
6.3% African American with 3,745 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
13.0% Asian with 7,743 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 26 Hawaiian residents.
1.5% Other with 897 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 2,606 Two Or More residents.
8.7% Hispanic with 5,149 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Medford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.0% | 66.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 6.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 13.0% | 7.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.7% | 13.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Medford
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Medford is 52.3% female with 31,042 female residents.
Medford is 47.7% male with 28,312 male residents.
| Gender | Medford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Medford for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Medford completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Medford completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Medford completed high school / ged.
11.0% of adults in Medford completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Medford completed associate's degree.
32.0% of adults in Medford completed bachelor's degree.
19.0% of adults in Medford completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Medford completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Medford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Medford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 25.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Medford, Massachusetts
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3.0% of households in Medford earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Medford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.5% of households in Medford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.8% of households in Medford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Medford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.9% of households in Medford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Medford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.0% of households in Medford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.0% of households in Medford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
30.0% of households in Medford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Medford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.8% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.9% | 12.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.0% | 17.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.0% | 11.9% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 30.0% | 22.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
