Medford, NY Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,801 | 19,009,591 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2481.9 | 348.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.08% | 0.06% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 38.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,071 | 7,641,851 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Medford has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $126,802 | $85,191 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.26% | 4.93% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $333,326 | $436,407 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,403 | $1,576 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 90.4% | 54.2% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 06:30 AM – 06:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 28.0 | 29.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 13.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Medford has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | 2.51 | 2.54 |
Health
Medford has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.2% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.5% | 17.4% | 19.0% |