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.
| Community care facilities for the elderly | 1 |
| Percentage of population over age 55 | 29.4% |
| Number of museums within 30 miles | 273 |
| Number of libraries within the area | 1 |
| Number of movie theaters within 15 miles | 52 |
| Number of golf courses within 30 miles | 290 |
| Tax incentives for retirees | No |
| Median income for those aged 55–64 | $74,007 |
| Median income for those aged 65–74 | $52,706 |
| Median income for those aged 75 and up | $34,144 |
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