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Medfield
  • Suburb of Boston, MA

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Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade C
  7. Jobs
    grade A
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Medfield is a suburb of Boston with a population of 12,775. Medfield is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Medfield offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Medfield there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Residents of Medfield tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Medfield are highly rated.

About

About Medfield...
Population
12,775

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$727,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,504
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    14%
  • Own
    86%
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Medfield Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    76.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    15.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    228.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    22.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade C
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    14%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    7%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    16%
  • 55-64 years
    16%
  • 65+ years
    12%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    37%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1%
    national  11%

Working in Medfield

Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$196,820
National
$69,021

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