Why Live in North Medford
If you want to take your home search experience to new heights, consider North Medford. This largely residential neighborhood of Medford, with high elevation, a main artery and an array of outdoor and indoor recreation, as well as home variety. If you’re looking for easy access to Boston and proximity to nature, North Medford should be high on your list. Real estate professional Hudson Santana, founder and CEO of Santana Team says, "In North Medford, you’ll see a mix of single-family homes, multifamily residences and condominiums.” On Elm Street, there are condominium buildings from the 1980s with two-bedroom units priced just below $500,000. There are Queen Anne-style homes on Watervale Road, and on Aquavia Road, there are Tudor-styles, as well as colonials with stone facades that are fetching $620,000. You’ll find early 1900s bungalows priced just under $600,000 on Fulton Street and on Highland Avenue, you’ll see 1940s colonials going for about $800,000. The neighborhood is home to several areas that allow you to get outside for a bit. Let the kids burn off some extra energy at Carr Park on Winslow Avenue, a small space with a variety of swings and climbing structures. When the
Frequently Asked Questions
Is North Medford a good place to live?
North Medford is a good place to live. North Medford is considered somewhat walkable and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. North Medford is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. North Medford has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 8.0 people per acre and a median age of 44. The average household income is $149,134 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 49.9% of residents. A majority of residents in North Medford are home owners, with 12.7% of residents renting and 87.3% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving North Medford can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
North Medford neighborhood guide.
Is North Medford, MA a safe neighborhood?
North Medford, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in North Medford?
The median home price in North Medford is $499,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $99,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,590 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $111K a year to afford the median home price in North Medford. The average household income in North Medford is $149K.
What are the best public schools in North Medford?
The best public schools that serve North Medford are:
- Malden High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 16:1 and an average review score of 3.9.
- Andrews Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 4.5.
- Medford High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average review score of 3.7.
What are the best private schools in North Medford?
The best private schools that serve North Medford are:
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Home Trends in North Medford, MA
On average, homes in North Medford, Medford sell after 120 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in North Medford, Medford over the last 12 months is $450,000, up 36% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$450,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$292,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$460,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$330,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$250
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
34
Median List Price
$499,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
36%