Medford SnackAbility
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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 New York. Key points include:
The cost of living in Medford is 134 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Medford is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Medford is $598,934.
The median income in Medford is $128,192.
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Medford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Medford | New York | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 134 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 105 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 195 | 143 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 112 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 114 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 111 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Medford, NY Weather
The average high in Medford is 60.6° and the average low is 44.0°.
There are 77.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 47.8 inches of precipitation each year with 27.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Medford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 47.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 27.2 |
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 24,796. The population has increased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 24,796 | -3.4% |
| 2023 | 25,681 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 24,738 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 24,702 | 0.4% |
| 2020 | 24,613 | 0.8% |
| 2019 | 24,406 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 24,247 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 24,129 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 23,829 | -3.9% |
| 2015 | 24,793 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 24,535 | -1.2% |
| 2013 | 24,830 | -1.6% |
| 2012 | 25,243 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 25,188 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 24,638 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Medford
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Medford is:
58.6% White with 14,521 White residents.
7.0% African American with 1,736 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 137 American Indian residents.
3.4% Asian with 835 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 107 Other residents.
1.4% Two Or More with 347 Two Or More residents.
28.7% Hispanic with 7,113 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Medford | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.6% | 52.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.0% | 13.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.4% | 9.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.7% | 19.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Medford
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Medford is 50.0% female with 12,409 female residents.
Medford is 50.0% male with 12,387 male residents.
| Gender | Medford | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Medford for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Medford completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Medford completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Medford completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Medford completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Medford completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Medford completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Medford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Medford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Medford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Medford | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 15.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Medford, New York
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2.7% of households in Medford earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Medford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.0% of households in Medford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Medford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.7% of households in Medford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
9.7% of households in Medford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.7% of households in Medford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.2% of households in Medford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
19.4% of households in Medford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.0% of households in Medford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Medford | NY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.7% | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.0% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.7% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.7% | 13.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.7% | 11.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.2% | 16.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 19.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 22.0% | 17.1% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
