Senior Living in Medford, Massachusetts
Top zip codes in Medford, MA: 02155
The SeniorScore™ is calculated based on over 100 variables, some of which are shown below. The final score is curved based on a linear curving method. For More info visit senioradvice.com/seniorscore.
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SeniorScore™ Overview
- Medford scores lower than the Massachusetts average of 77.
- Medford scores higher than the national average of 72.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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%.