Back Bay, MA vs Medford, MA

Back Bay, MA vs Medford, MA: What the data shows

Back Bay, MA is in Back Bay, MA while Medford, MA is in Medford, MA — both in the same state. On home prices, Medford, MA is the more affordable option at $669,600 median — $791,500 less than Back Bay, MA's $1,461,100. WYLT rates Back Bay, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration — and Medford, MA as “Good for now” — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Back Bay, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Medford, MA has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Back Bay, MA has Low flood risk and Medford, MA has Low flood risk.

Back Bay, MA is the more walkable neighborhood. Back Bay, MA scores 100/100 (exceptionally walkable) versus Medford, MA's 58/100 (somewhat walkable). For families weighing school quality, Back Bay, MA has the higher school rating — Back Bay, MA rates 7.5/10 and Medford, MA rates 7.4/10.