Medford, Massachusetts

Medford: The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. It is located in the Greater Boston metropolitan area. Medford is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Medford Historical Society and the Medford Arts Center.

About

Medford is a city located in the county of Middlesex in the U.S. state of Massachusetts. Its population at the 2010 census was 56,173 and a population density of 2,504 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 60,847 inhabitants.

The city was created 394 years ago in 1629.

Medford locator map
Location of Medford on Massachusetts map.

Quick Facts about Medford

Population : 60,847 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Massachusetts (United States)
County : Middlesex County
Phone Area Codes : 781
Area : 22.44 km2
Altitude : 13 feet / 4 meters
Establishment : January 01, 1630 (394 years ago)
Time Zone : Eastern Time Zone
Local time : 23:52:58 (18th March 2024)
Postal code : 02155
Density : 2,712 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 7.68% (2010-2020)
Medford Square  Medford MA image
Medford Square Medford MA
Medford Square  Medford MA image

Geography

Medford is located at 42°25'6"N 71°6'22"W (42.4184300, -71.1061600).

Medford map

Demographics

The population of Medford increased by 7.68% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 56,173 - census
2011 56,824 1.15% estimation process
2012 57,255 0.75% estimation process
2013 57,399 0.25% estimation process
2014 57,551 0.26% estimation process
2015 57,792 0.42% estimation process
2016 57,820 0.05% estimation process
2017 57,772 -0.08% estimation process
2018 57,554 -0.38% estimation process
2019 57,341 -0.37% estimation process
2020 60,847 5.76% estimation process

Medford zip code is 02155. County name: Middlesex, County fips: 25017

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People born in Medford (110)

People born in Medford, including prelate Francis Xavier Irwin, Influential post-industrial, acid house producer; independent electronic musician; electronic music producer Fred Giannelli, actress, journalist, television host and professional wrestler Maria Menounos, .

List

  • Julianne Nicholson (American Actress) she was born in 01/07/1971
  • Lincoln D. Faurer (United States general) he was born in 07/02/1928
  • Lydia Maria Child (American abolitionist, author and women's rights activist) she was born in 11/02/1802
  • Joe Sacco (American ice hockey player) he was born in 04/02/1969
  • Shawn Bates (American ice hockey player) he was born in 03/04/1975
  • Terri Lyne Carrington (American jazz drummer, composer, record producer and entrepreneur) she was born in 04/08/1965
  • Mary Carew (athletics competitor) she was born in 08/09/1913
  • Paul Theroux (American travel writer and novelist) he was born in 10/04/1941
  • Thayer David (American actor (1927-1978)) he was born in 04/03/1927
  • John Brooks (Massachusetts doctor, military officer, and governor (1752-1825)) he was born in 04/05/1752
  • John J. McCarthy (American linguist) he was born in 29/04/1953
  • David Delfino (American ice hockey player) he was born in 29/12/1965
  • Tony Giglio (American film director) he was born in 03/06/1971
  • Hal McKusick (American jazz flautist and saxophonist) he was born in 01/06/1924
  • William Francis Buckley (United States Army officer and the CIA station chief in Beirut) he was born in 30/05/1928
  • Kenneth Campbell (American painter and sculptor (1913-1986)) he was born in 14/04/1913
  • Richard Desmond (American ice hockey player) he was born in 02/03/1927
  • Walter James Edyvean (Catholic bishop) he was born in 18/10/1938

Schools in Medford

College & universities near Medford, MA

Code Name City ZIP
166407 Lawrence Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Medford (MA) 02155
168148 Tufts University Medford (MA) 02155-5555
362782 Elizabeth Grady School of Esthetics and Massage Therapy Medford (MA) 02155
442815 The Salter School-Malden Campus Malden (MA) 02148
407179 Empire Beauty School-Malden Malden (MA) 02148

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Medford, MA

Code Name Address Type
BON North Station 100 Legends Way RAIL
BBY Back Bay station 145 Dartmouth St. RAIL
BOS South Station 2 South Station RAIL
WOB Anderson Regional Transportation Center 100 Atlantic Ave. RAIL
RTE Route 128 station 50 University Ave RAIL

Post offices near Medford

Post Office Name City ZIP
Medford Post Office Medford (MA) 02155
Tufts University Post Office Medford (MA) 02155
West Medford Post Office Medford (MA) 02155
Malden Post Office Malden (MA) 02148
West Somervill Post Office Somerville (MA) 02144

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Other cities in Middlesex County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Middlesex County , MA. (more)

City Name Population Title
Cambridge 119,192 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Lowell 110,904 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Lowell 109,945 The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
City of Cambridge 107,289 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Newton 87,803 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Somerville 80,935 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
City of Somerville 75,754 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Framingham 73,892 Town in Massachusetts
Framingham Center 65,413 A census-designated place (CDP) in Framingham, Massachusetts.
Waltham 62,069 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Malden 59,922 The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Everett 46,107 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Arlington 45,169 Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
Billerica 43,021 Town in Massachusetts
Woburn 40,135 A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Marlborough 39,290 City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States

Distance to Other Cities

Medford distances to largest Massachusetts cities