Medford, MA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 55,452 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | High |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
The city is located on the Mystic River, northwest of Boston.
Recreation
Medford has a number of parks, several with tennis courts.
Historical
Aviator Amelia Earhart and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg both lived in Medford.
Economy
Tufts University is located in Medford.
Fun Fact
Lydia Maria Child, author of the Thanksgiving song "Over the River and Through the Woods", was a Medford resident; James Pierpont wrote "Jingle Bells" in a Medford Pub in 1850.
| Population [details] | 55,452 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 64.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 967.9 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 38.40% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 36.02 °F/18.15 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 80.82 °F/61.95 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 47.21 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 53 |
| Cost of living [details] | 107.5 |
| State sales tax | 5.00% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Boston (5.18 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | GENERAL EDWARD LAWRENCE LOGAN INTERNATIONAL (7.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Trails and wildlife |
| Cultural activities | Books and reading, Charitable activities and contributions, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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