Medford, NY

Living in Medford

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Bikeability 40
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Walkability 20
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Commute 22
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Public Transit 50
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Affordability 7
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 61
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Hospitals 14
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Colleges 100
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Schools 36
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Residents

24k Population -232 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
72% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black9%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate32%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
35  mi Average Commute
95% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector73%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office26%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$325k Median Home Value -$25k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$479 (2010–19)
82% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197939%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K38%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K7%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity5%
Fuel oil, kerosene68%
LP gas1%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Medford

United States45
New York39
New York Metro Area43
Suffolk County13

Property Crime in Medford

United States48
New York28
New York Metro Area27
Suffolk County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 4 7
Feb 32 3 8
Mar 39 4 4
Apr 49 5 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 36 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Medford

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado6
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Medford, NY

Private Schools

Private Schools near Medford, NY

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Colleges

Colleges near Medford, NY

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Stony Brook University
10 miles, NW
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Five Towns College
20 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Medford, NY

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St Charles Hospital
9 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Medford, NY

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