Medford
- Suburb of Boston, MA
Suburb
Medford
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Boston, MA
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 153 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade C minus
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade C
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$588,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$2,116
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault106.8national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape16.2national 40.7
- Robbery29.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary74.4national 500.1
- Theft692.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft64.8national 284
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Working in Medford
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$107,853
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Medford
- grade A+
Gibbs School
- Rating 5 out of 5 1 review
- grade A
Arlington High School
- Rating 3.45 out of 5 183 reviews
- grade A
Pioneer Charter School of Science II (Pcss-II)
- Rating 3.6 out of 5 35 reviews
- grade A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
- grade A minus
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
- Rating 3.28 out of 5 216 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Medford
- grade A+
Phillips Academy Andover
- Rating 4.44 out of 5 167 reviews
- grade A+
Commonwealth School
- Rating 4.85 out of 5 39 reviews
- grade A+
Boston University Academy
- Rating 4.36 out of 5 69 reviews
- grade A+
Belmont Hill School
- Rating 4.79 out of 5 29 reviews
- grade A+
Buckingham Browne & Nichols School
- Rating 4.09 out of 5 88 reviews
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Medford Reviews
Rating 3.85 out of 5 153 reviews
My husband and I moved here as young professionals both completing our doctorates so we could be convenient to the Boston hospitals while still able to afford living space (a backyard for our dog), we moved here from Waltham MA.
Convenience wise, Medford is sublime. We are minutes from downtown Boston, Assembly Row, and many other major shopping/dining areas. We are takeout lovers and the local food is excellent but we especially love how easy it is to get food from the North End.
However, while I have not personally experienced crime, I do feel a bit uneasy at times. Medford is not well kept. Although it is a family friendly place, there are chainlink fences everywhere and often dog feces on the streets, which is disheartening. Otherwise, it is like the rest of greater Boston, dense, mostly multifamily homes that are from the 1700s, very typical Boston living. I personally, would not choose to stay here to raise children and would rather sacrifice the quick commute.
Convenience wise, Medford is sublime. We are minutes from downtown Boston, Assembly Row, and many other major shopping/dining areas. We are takeout lovers and the local food is excellent but we especially love how easy it is to get food from the North End.
However, while I have not personally experienced crime, I do feel a bit uneasy at times. Medford is not well kept. Although it is a family friendly place, there are chainlink fences everywhere and often dog feces on the streets, which is disheartening. Otherwise, it is like the rest of greater Boston, dense, mostly multifamily homes that are from the 1700s, very typical Boston living. I personally, would not choose to stay here to raise children and would rather sacrifice the quick commute.
Very nice suburb with nice families/people. Does need better public transportation or access to the T, other than taking the Commuter Rail to North Station or buses. Rent is expensive but the area is worth it. Lots of public parking, recreational areas, decent businesses/stores.
Medford is a city with very close proximity and easy access to the city. It provides a dynamic, welcoming environment that opens opportunity and unlocks potential as well has many opportunities for community engagement.