Cost of Living in Medford, New York
Medford has a population of about 24,796. The median household income is $128,192, median gross rent is $2,353/month, and the median home value is $476,200. These figures come from 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates, the latest full-coverage Census baseline for U.S. cities.
How current is this? Census city data is released with a lag because it is survey-based and designed for consistent coverage across small and large places. Use it as an official affordability baseline; current apartment listings and mortgage rates may differ.
Is Medford expensive to live in?
Compared with the national median in this dataset, rent in Medford is 42% above the national median and home values are 27% above the national median. Household income here is 53% above the national median. Monthly rent represents roughly 22% of the median annual household income, a rough affordability signal for renters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Medford?
The median gross rent in Medford, New York is $2,353 per month in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
What is the median home price in Medford?
The median owner-occupied home value in Medford is $476,200 in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
How much do people earn in Medford?
The median household income in Medford is $128,192 per year in the 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year estimates.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Local database last refreshed 2026-07-11.