Primary sources for Medford, MA
- Census Bureau profile of Medford, MA, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Medford, MA, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Medford, MA, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Medford, MA
Electricity rates in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA ranks 4 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the highest median rent ($2,477 a month). Medford, Massachusetts has 59,062 residents in 24,572 households; 18.5% heat with electricity.
Households in Medford, MA can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Medford on the map
Middlesex County, with Medford marked
Who supplies Medford
Middlesex County lists 6 utilities for Medford, MA, a city of 59,062: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Middlesex County page.
Housing and heating in Medford
Medford, MA: 19,849 of 25,879 homes were built before 1980 and 3,239 in 2000 or later. Medford, MA has 8,362 detached houses, 6,700 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 14 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Medford, MA
% of homes by decade built, Medford, MA
- 48pre-40
- 640s
- 1050s
- 560s
- 970s
- 880s
- 390s
- 600s
- 610s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Medford, MA
| Medford, MA | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, MA, median year built | 1944 | 1961 | -17 years | 39 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, built before 1980 | 76.7% | 69.1% | +7.6 points | 18 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, built 2000 or later | 12.5% | 14.5% | -2.0 points | 20 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, detached houses | 32.3% | 46.9% | -14.6 points | 33 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 25.9% | 25.1% | +0.8 points | 27 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.4% | -0.4 points | 41 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, renter households | 46.9% | 38.4% | +8.6 points | 23 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, median home value | $715,500 | $687,200 | +$28,300 | 9 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, median gross rent a month | $2,477 | $2,126 | +$351 | 4 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, people per household | 2.31 | 2.48 | -0.17 | 33 of 48 |
Facts about Medford
- Residents of Medford, MA, ACS 2023
- 59,06221 of 48 Massachusetts cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Medford, MA
- $118,08911 of 48 of those cities
- Households in Medford, MA
- 24,5722.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Medford, MA
- 53.1%13,038 owners and 11,534 renter households
- Housing units in Medford, MA
- 25,8791,307 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Medford, MA
- 18.5%4,537 of 24,572 homes
- Land area of Medford, MA
- 8.1 sq mi7,293.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Medford, MA
- 1.7%at 570 kWh a month over the $118,089 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Medford, MA
- 330NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 558.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Medford, MA
- 194419,849 of 25,879 homes (76.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Medford, MA
- $715,500$2,477 gross rent a month, 4.15% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Medford
Compare Medford with nearby cities
| City near Medford, MA | Distance from Medford | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, MA (this page) | 0 mi | 59,062 | $118,089 | 1944 | $715,500 | 330 | 22.2% |
| Somerville, MA | 2.3 mi south | 80,549 (+21,487) | $127,056 (+$8,967) | 1938 (-6 yr) | $899,400 (+$183,900) | 352 (+22) | 29.0% (+6.8 pts) |
| Malden, MA | 2.6 mi east | 65,509 (+6,447) | $95,298 (-$22,791) | 1943 (-1 yr) | $607,500 (-$108,000) | 318 (-12) | 17.6% (-4.6 pts) |
| Arlington, MA | 2.8 mi west | 46,015 (-13,047) | $141,440 (+$23,351) | 1943 (-1 yr) | $885,000 (+$169,500) | 350 (+20) | 30.5% (+8.3 pts) |
| Everett, MA | 3.0 mi southeast | 49,236 (-9,826) | $79,658 (-$38,431) | 1938 (-6 yr) | $605,200 (-$110,300) | 329 (-1) | 8.6% (-13.6 pts) |
| Cambridge, MA | 3.3 mi south | 117,794 (+58,732) | $126,469 (+$8,380) | 1948 (+4 yr) | $1,040,500 (+$325,000) | 343 (+13) | 28.3% (+6.1 pts) |
Who lives in Medford: income, cars, homes
In Medford, MA, 4,529 of 10,690 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 8,594 households moved in since 2018 and 5,403 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Of 34,366 workers in Medford, MA, 7,619 work from home, 17,232 drive alone, 4,858 ride transit and 1,495 walk. In Medford, MA, 3,857 of 24,572 households earn under $35,000, 4,591 $35,000-$75,000, 5,964 $75,000-$150,000 and 10,160 $150,000 or more. 4,656 residents of Medford, MA live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.1. Medford, MA homes: 12,370 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,889 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. In Medford, MA, 2,987 households own no vehicle and 11,386 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Medford, MA
| Medford, MA | Value | Rank in Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Medford, MA, households under $35,000 | 15.7% | 36 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, households $150,000 or more | 41.3% | 10 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, residents below poverty | 8.2% | 33 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, median age | 36.1 | 35 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 47.8% | 30 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, households without a vehicle | 12.2% | 23 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.3% | 28 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, workers at home | 22.2% | 9 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, cost-burdened renters | 42.4% | 44 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, moved in since 2018 | 35.0% | 15 of 48 |
| Medford, MA, moved in before 2000 | 22.0% | 23 of 48 |
Outage risk around Medford
Medford, MA, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 329 wind and 1 tornado, 558.7 per 100,000 residents of 59,062. Top gust near Medford, MA: 65 knots, 75 mph. Damage near Medford, MA: $2.8M.
Reports within 15 miles of Medford, MA
wind and tornado reports, Medford, MA
- 23'15
- 63'16
- 43'17
- 13'18
- 30'19
- 56'20
- 38'21
- 28'22
- 13'23
- 6'24
- 17'25
| Medford, MA | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, MA, 2015 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Medford, MA, 2016 | 62 | 1 | 63 |
| Medford, MA, 2017 | 43 | 0 | 43 |
| Medford, MA, 2018 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Medford, MA, 2019 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Medford, MA, 2020 | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Medford, MA, 2021 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| Medford, MA, 2022 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Medford, MA, 2023 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Medford, MA, 2024 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Medford, MA, 2025 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
Cost of living with electricity in Medford
Medford, MA: 24,572 households at $1,636 a year per home for electricity (Middlesex County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $40.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $3,250 a year per household.
| Group in Medford, MA | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Medford, MA median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, MA, all households | 24,572 | $1,636 | $40.2 million | 1.39% |
| Medford, MA, homeowners | 13,038 | $2,034 | $26.5 million | 1.72% |
| Medford, MA, renters | 11,534 | $1,000 | $11.5 million | 0.85% |
Analyst note on Medford
Medford, MA counts 59,062 residents in 24,572 households, on 8.1 square miles. Household income in Medford, MA is $118,089; 13,038 of its 24,572 households own. 4,537 of the 24,572 occupied homes in Medford, MA heat with electricity.
Medford, MA has 25,879 housing units, 1,307 of them vacant or seasonal. Medford, MA ranks 5 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (42.4%). Medford, MA ranks 9 of 48 Massachusetts cities for the highest median home value ($715,500).
Medford, MA ranks 9 of 48 Massachusetts cities for people working from home (22.2% of workers).
ZIP codes in Medford
| ZIP area touching Medford, MA | Share of the ZIP's land inside Medford | Share of Medford's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 02155 (Medford, MA) | 98.9% | 100.0% |
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Questions on Medford
Medford: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Medford, MA: Massachusetts households pick a supplier and plan, and Middlesex County lists 6 utilities.
Medford: how does it rank among Massachusetts cities?
Medford, MA: rank 21 of 48 by its 59,062 residents, rank 11 of 48 by $118,089 median income.
Medford: how many homes heat with electricity?
Medford, MA: 4,537 of 24,572 occupied homes, 18.5%; Middlesex County 17.0%.
Medford: how much income goes to electricity?
At 570 kWh a month, 1.7% of the $118,089 median income in Medford, MA.
Medford: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Massachusetts yes; municipal and co-op areas around Medford, MA may be closed.
Medford: damaging storms reported nearby?
330 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Medford, MA, 2015 to 2025, 558.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Medford?
Medford, MA: median home built 1944; 19,849 of 25,879 homes (76.7%) predate 1980, 8,362 are detached and 6,700 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Medford, MA renters struggle with rent?
4,529 of 10,690 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many people in Medford, MA work from home?
7,619 of 34,366 workers.
How many households in Medford, MA earn under $35,000?
3,857 of 24,572, against 10,160 at $150,000 or more.