Medford, MA vs New York City, NY
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.
Medford
67.7
#1394 nationally
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Medford leads in median household income ($114,863 vs $74,694). Medford leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 41.2 min). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 68).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, MA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1394) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 58,744 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $842,743 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $114,863 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 161 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+64.8 |
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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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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