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Compare Medford to Springfield
This post compares Medford, Massachusetts to Springfield, 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) | Springfield (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 57,700 | 154,613 |
| Income (median) | $62,179 | $40,642 |
| Home Value (median) | $443,100 | $148,600 |
| White | 77% | 60% |
| Black | 8% | 21% |
| Asian | 9% | 2% |
| With Kids | 21% | 37% |
| Age (median) | 35 | 32 |
| Rentals | 42% | 53% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Medford or Springfield?
A: Medford has a much smaller population count than Springfield: 57700 compared with 154613 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Medford or in Springfield?
A: Incomes are on average much higher in Medford.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Medford or Springfield?
A: Homes tend to be much more expensive in Medford.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Springfield does. The percentage of rentals differs quite a bit: 42% for Medford versus 53% for Springfield.
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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