Medford, Massachusetts
Medford: The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
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 396 years ago in 1629.
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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.4184,-71.1062 |
| Altitude | 13 feet / 4 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1630 (396 years ago) |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time | 15:44:47 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 02155 |
| Density | 2,712 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 7.68% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Medford is located at 42°25'6"N 71°6'22"W (42.4184300, -71.1061600).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
Best Things to Do in Medford
1Mystic Lakes State Park
481 Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, United States View details
Phone: +16177275380 | Website available
2Mystic River State Reservation
Mystic Valley Pkwy, Medford, MA 02155, United States View details
Phone: +16177275380 | Website available
3Wright's Tower
Medford, MA 02155, United States View details
Phone: +16177271199 | Website available
4Tufts Park
437 Main St, Medford, MA 02155, United States View details
Phone: +17813932496 | Website available
5Dugger Park
Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA 02155, United States View details
Services and Civic Places in Medford
1Medford City Hall
85 George P Hassett Dr, Medford, MA 02155 View details
Phone: +17813965500 | Website available
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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Medford, MA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| 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 |
| 373678 | New England Hair Academy | Malden (MA) | 02148 |
| 407179 | Empire Beauty School-Malden | Malden (MA) | 02148 |
Nearby Transit Stations (20)
Rail and bus stations connected to Medford, MA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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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- Medford, Wisconsin civil town in Taylor County, Wisconsin with a population of 2,562 people.
- Medford, Oklahoma town in Oklahoma with a population of 944 people.
- Medford, Minnesota township in Steele County, Minnesota with a population of 833 people.
- Medford, Maine town in Maine, USA with a population of 245 people.
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. |
| Newton | 87,803 | The most populous city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. |
| Somerville | 80,935 | 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 |
| Watertown | 36,125 | City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
| Natick | 35,766 | Town in Massachusetts |
| Chelmsford | 35,528 | Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Medford distances to largest Massachusetts cities