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Medford, Massachusetts: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Medford was 1.8 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 40% lower than the statewide rate (3.0). Its median household earns $129,540 and the median home value is $755,500. Population: about 59,354 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Medford?
In 2025 the Medford Police Department reported 108 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 1.8 per 1,000 people. That is 40% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0), and 45% lower than the national rate (3.3). Property crime came to 557 offenses (9.3 per 1,000; Massachusetts: 10.3). Compared with 2021, when 94 were reported, the count is up 15%.
| Offense (2025) | Medford count | Per 1,000 | Massachusetts per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 108 | 1.8 | 3.0 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.01 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 14 | 0.23 | 0.27 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.12 | 0.34 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 87 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 557 | 9.3 | 10.3 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 41 | 0.69 | 1.1 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 468 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 48 | 0.80 | 0.88 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Medford changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94 | 518 | 0 |
| 2022 | 112 | 605 | 1 |
| 2023 | 131 | 688 | 2 |
| 2024 | 106 | 715 | 0 |
| 2025 | 108 | 557 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Medford Police Department's own reports.
How does Medford compare with Massachusetts?
Medford's median household earns $129,540 a year, 25% higher than the state figure ($103,960). The median owner-occupied home is worth $755,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,509 a month. About 59,354 people live on 8 square miles of land, roughly 7,327 per square mile. The city lies in Middlesex County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Medford | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 59,354 | 7,044,056 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $129,540 | $103,960 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $755,500 | $562,100 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,509 | $1,762 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 59.8% | 47.3% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 54.1% | 62.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.9 | 40.0 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Medford?
Medford has 3 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. 1 is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 2 Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: South Reservoir Dam (45 ft) and Wright's Pond Dam (27 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Middlesex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Medford?
Medford city limits had 6 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (0 active that day). Listed roads include I-93, RT-38 and MA-16. 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Medford?
Federal school lists place 8 public and 1 private schools within Medford. 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Adams National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston National Historical Park and Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site. 8 state parks or recreation areas: Abigail Adams State Park, Boston Harbor Islands State Park, Great Brook Farm State Park, Jordan Marsh Service Center and Lawrence Riverfront State Park and 3 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Medford
Gun shops
No gun shops or licensed gun dealers are on the map inside the Medford city limits.
Liquor stores
12 liquor stores are on the map inside the Medford city limits: Alexander Liquors (Medford), Anthony's Wine and Liquors (Medford), Atlas Liquors (Medford), Bargain Spot Liquors (Medford), Budweiser Co. (Medford), Giles Wine & Spirits (Medford), Hillside Wine & Spirits, Ideal Wine and Spirits (Medford) and 4 more. Massachusetts has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Medford city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Medford?
In 2025, Medford had 1.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (108 reported), 40% lower than the Massachusetts rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 9.3 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Medford?
$129,540 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,960 for Massachusetts.
How much do homes cost in Medford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $755,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $562,100 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Medford?
Middlesex County carries a “Relatively High” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and hurricanes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Somerville, MA (2 mi) · Malden, MA (3 mi) · Everett, MA (3 mi) · Cambridge, MA (3 mi) · Revere, MA (6 mi) · Brookline, MA (7 mi)
More: Massachusetts statewide numbers · county page: Middlesex County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Medford city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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