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.
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 : | 02:06:33 (18th December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 02155 |
| Density : | 2,712 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Medford is located at 42°25'6"N 71°6'22"W (42.4184300, -71.1061600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Medford
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 |
Best Things to Do in Medford
1 Mystic Lakes State Park
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2 Mystic River State Reservation
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3 Wright's Tower
Medford, MA 02155, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Tufts Park
437 Main St, Medford, MA 02155, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Dugger Park
Mystic River Rd, Medford, MA 02155, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Medford
1 Medford City Hall
85 George P Hassett Dr, Medford, MA 02155 ➦ Show Map
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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
