Fall River, MA vs Medford, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fall River
64.9
#1665 nationally
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (4.9 vs 20.4). Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $52,734). Fall River leads in cost of living index (119 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fall River, MA | Medford, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1665) | 67.7 (#1394) |
| Population | 93,840 | 58,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $455,484 | $842,743 |
| Median Household Income | $52,734 | $114,863 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 20.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 119 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.3 | D+39.5 |
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64.9 Score
Fall River, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,484
Population
93,840
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
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D+
67.7 Score
Medford, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$842,743
Population
58,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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