There are 2 home care agencies in Medford, Massachusetts. In-home care costs in Massachusetts range from about $136 up to $280 per day, with a mean cost running about $200. The per month expense averages roughly $6,000 and ranges between $4,080 and $8,400. Yearly, the mean cost is about $57,200, which is greater than the national average of $45,188.
Costs of home care in Medford typically range between $24 per hour and $29 per hour. The average cost is around $27 per hour, or about $60,632 yearly.
Located within Middlesex County, Medford is a medium sized city in Massachusetts. It is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Quincy metro area. While the encompassing statistical area contains 3,325,860 people, there are 57,964 living inside the city limits. The senior community currently represents around 26% of the total population.
Medford has an above average SeniorScore™ of 75. The city has a median per capita income of $33,000. The mean household income is $72,000 versus the average of $73,000 for the entire state of Massachusetts. The current unemployment rate is approximately 7.45% and the mean housing price is $291,000, which is lower than the Massachusetts average of $514,500.
Medford has extreme average temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The city gets high amounts of rain annually. In comparison to other cities, Medford has a low rate of crime, excellent water quality ratings, and above average air quality ratings.