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Compare Medford to Amherst Center

This post compares Medford, Massachusetts to Amherst Center, Massachusetts across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Medford (city) Amherst Center (CDP)
Population 57,700 20,084
Income (median) $62,179 $41,948
Home Value (median) $443,100 $327,100
White 77% 76%
Black 8% 5%
Asian 9% 12%
With Kids 21% 18%
Age (median) 35 20
Rentals 42% 63%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Medford or Amherst Center?
A: Medford has a larger population count than Amherst Center: 57700 compared with 20084 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Medford or in Amherst Center?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Medford.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Medford or Amherst Center?
A: Homes tend to be more expensive in Medford.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Amherst Center does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Medford versus 63% for Amherst Center.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Medford may include: Waltham, Watertown, and Salem.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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