Greater Boston · Town guide
Living in Medford, MA.
A city on the Mystic River with Tufts University, the Middlesex Fells, new Green Line stations, and one of the lowest residential tax rates of the towns I cover.
Medford at a glance
- Median single-family
- $900,000
- ▼ 2.7% vs. last year
- Median condo
- $691,750
- ▲ 5.6% vs. last year
- Days on market
- 31
- single-family, year to date
- Sale vs. original list
- 101.6%
- single-family, year to date
- Residential tax rate
- $8.63
- per $1,000, FY2026
- Population
- 59,898
- 2024 Census estimate, +0.4% since 2020
- To Boston
- 5 mi
- straight line to City Hall
- MBTA rail & ferry
- Commuter rail · Subway · Light rail
Medford market · August 2026 year to date
The numbers, before the opinions.
| Measure | Single-family | Condo |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $900,000 | $691,750 |
| Change vs. last year | ▼ 2.7% | ▲ 5.6% |
| Sales closed | 137 | 128 |
| Median days on market | 31 | 57 |
| Sale price vs. original list | 101.6% | 98.1% |
| For sale at month end | 28 | 59 |
| Months of supply | 1.5 | 3.9 |
Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Medford Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.
Side by side · August 2026 year to date
How does Medford compare with nearby towns?
| Town | Median single-family | Median condo | Days on market | Tax rate (FY2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | $900,000 ▼ 2.7% | $691,750 | 31 | $8.63 |
| Malden | $725,000 ▲ 0.7% | $430,000 | 35 | $11.40 |
| Somerville | $1,375,000 ▼ 10.7% | $865,000 | 47 | $10.98 |
| Everett | $700,000 ▲ 3.3% | $465,000 | 38 | $12.62 |
| Winchester | $1,750,000 ▼ 7.2% | $770,000 | 35 | $11.08 |
| Melrose | $989,370 ▼ 1.1% | $550,000 | 23 | $11.47 |
Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.
Town guide
What it's like to live in Medford.
What is it like to live in Medford?
Medford combines city convenience with a lot of green space: the Middlesex Fells Reservation on one side, the Mystic River on the other, and Tufts University on the Somerville line.
The Green Line Extension reached Medford/Tufts, and the Orange Line stops at Wellington, which makes Medford easier to commute from than it used to be.
What are Medford's neighborhoods like?
A quick orientation, not a ranking:
| Area | What it's like | Worth a look if you want |
|---|---|---|
| Medford Square | Downtown center near the Mystic River | A city-center setting |
| West Medford | Residential neighborhood with commuter rail | A quieter feel with rail access |
| Near Tufts / Hillside | Streets near the university and the Green Line | Transit and a college-town edge |
| Wellington & South Medford | Near the Orange Line and newer buildings | Newer condos and quick access to Boston |
| Fulton Heights & near the Fells | Residential streets bordering the Fells | Trails and green space |
What does housing look like in Medford?
Medford has a mix of single-families, two-families, and condos, including newer buildings near Wellington. Two-families are common and popular with owner-occupants.
How is the commute from Medford to Boston?
Medford has Orange Line service at Wellington, the Green Line at Medford/Tufts and Ball Square, and commuter rail at West Medford. I-93 runs through the city.
Where do people spend time in Medford?
- Middlesex Fells Reservation
- The Mystic River paths
- Medford Square and the Chevalier Theatre
What should buyers and sellers know about Medford?
- Homes close to I-93 can have highway noise.
- Medford's FY2026 residential tax rate is among the lowest of the towns I cover.
- Two-families are popular; underwrite rents conservatively.
For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Medford Public Schools).
Questions people actually ask.
Does Medford have the T?
Yes. Medford has the Orange Line at Wellington, the Green Line at Medford/Tufts and Ball Square, and commuter rail at West Medford.
Is Medford a good place to buy a two-family?
It has a solid supply of two-families near transit. As always, the rents, condition, and price decide.
MBTA stations in Medford
- Commuter rail: West Medford (Lowell Line)
- Subway: Wellington
- Light rail: Ball Square, Medford/Tufts
Monthly cost calculator
What would a Medford home cost per month?
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How I help in Medford
Three ways to start.
Buy in Medford
What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.
Buying with XavierSell in Medford
A price grounded in Medford sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.
Get a home valuationInvest in Medford
Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.
Multifamily & investingQuick answers about Medford.
What is the median home price in Medford, MA?
The median single-family sale price in Medford was $900,000 for August 2026 year to date, compared with $925,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $691,750. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).
How fast are homes selling in Medford?
Single-family homes that sold in Medford during August 2026 year to date spent a median of about 31 days on market and sold for 101.6% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.
What is the property tax rate in Medford, MA?
Medford's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $8.63 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $7,770 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.
Is there public transit from Medford to Boston?
Yes. MBTA service in Medford: commuter rail: West Medford (Lowell Line); subway: Wellington; light rail: Ball Square, Medford/Tufts. Check the MBTA's current schedules for times.
MLS listings
Medford homes for sale right now.
Active and coming-soon listings in Medford, through my Ruuster home search. Save a search to hear about new ones as they come on.
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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-09-25.