Senior Living in Medford, Massachusetts

Top zip codes in Medford, MA: 02155

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Medford scores lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
Medford scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 48 hospitals within close range of the city, including Hallmark Health System, Winchester Hospital, and Mount Auburn Hospital.
There are 258 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Courtyard Nursing Care Center, Medford Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, and Glen Ridge Nursing Care Center.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is a very high number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 80.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1456 pharmacies within close range of the city.
The area has a low property crime rate.
The area has a low violent crime rate.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (26% of residents).
There are 161 golf courses in or around the city, including Winchester Country Club, Fresh Pond Golf Course, and Mount Hood Golf Course.
There are 30 parks near the city center, including Davis Square, Middlesex Fells Reservation, and Pine Banks Park.
There are 655 churches in or near the city, including First Baptist Church, St Joseph Catholic Church, and Grace Episcopal Church.
There are 19 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 852 grocery stores within the city.
There are 51 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 599 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 4.38% of total income, which is significantly higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 1.04% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.25%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Massachusetts has an average state income tax of 4.74%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $84,198, which is significantly higher than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $72,018, which is significantly higher than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $33,346, which is significantly higher than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $66,720 per year, which are very high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $148,738 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $15,600 per year, which are low compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $60,632 annually, which are very high compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 7.45%, which is average compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
0% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Medford receives high levels of rainfall each year.
Medford has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers.
This city has above average air quality.
This city has very good water quality.
Medford has a dense population density of 7,071.4 people per square mile.
Residents of Medford have a long daily commute time.
The city has a very high public transportation ridership.
Medford has a very high public school quality ranking.
The city has a very high public school safety rating.
This city has a high graduation rate of 89.19%.