Medford, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Medford, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,794 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2296.1 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.52% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 7,903 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Medford grew by 2.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 24,794 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Medford is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 21.9% of residents. That is 0.3 points below New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 5,129 20.7% +0.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,428 21.9% -0.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,355 21.6% +0.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,205 17.0% -0.4 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in Medford and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% New York 51.3%
- Men 48.8% New York 48.7%
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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 | $128,355 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.76% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Medford is about 48% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $624,987 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,352 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 88.4% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Medford is about 22.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,352 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Medford spend about 52 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 218 hours, about 9.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Medford | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.2 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 52.3 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 218 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,756 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 18,886 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,025 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Medford is 26 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
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 | 3.09 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
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% |
Medford, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Medford, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, NY | 24,794 | $128,355 #1/2 | $624,987 #1/2 | 26.2 min #2/2 |
| East Patchogue, NY | 21,678 | $110,183 | $449,991 | 25.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Medford, New York.
How big is Medford, New York by population?
About 24,794 people live in Medford, New York, in 7,903 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 38.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Medford, New York?
Averaged over its land area, Medford, New York has 2,296 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 27 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Medford, New York an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 4.9 times the median household income ($624,987 against $128,355), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,352 a month takes about 22% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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