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Medford

27 min to Boston
"Italian grandmas and Tufts students living in harmony"
Median Price
$823,500
$495/sqft
School Rating
7.8/10
Good
Appreciation
4.8%
per year
Commute
27 min
to downtown

Financing Considerations

Properties in Medford typically may qualify for high-balance conforming loans, though jumbo financing might be needed depending on exact property price.

Learn about loan thresholds, property condition impact, flood/wind insurance, and how vintage homes (common in many MA towns) affect mortgage approval.

✨The Vibe

Working-class Italian heritage meets college town energy

What It's Really Like

Working-class community with strong Italian heritage, affordable housing, and growth potential

Best For

  • ✓Budget buyers
  • ✓First-time homeowners
  • ✓Investment properties
  • ✓Community feel

Avoid If

  • ✗You want walkability
  • ✗You need top schools now
  • ✗You hate car dependency

🌟Highlights

🎓Tufts University here
🚇Green Line Extension coming
🍝Authentic Italian restaurants
💰Most affordable inner suburb

Insider Tips

  • 💡West Medford near Tufts is priciest
  • 💡Square near Wellington is improving
  • 💡Schools improving with young families moving in

Demographics

Population
59,092
Median Age
38.1
Median Income
$148,372
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