Question 1

Is Haverhill, MA or Medford, MA cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Haverhill, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Haverhill, MA is approximately $400,300 and in Medford, MA it is approximately $669,600 — a difference of $269,300.

Question 2

Is Haverhill, MA or Medford, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA is more walkable. Haverhill, MA has a Walk Score of 11/100 and Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Haverhill, MA or Medford, MA?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA has higher-rated schools. Haverhill, MA has a school rating of 7.1/10 and Medford, MA has a rating of 7.4/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Haverhill, MA or Medford, MA?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Haverhill, MA	Medford, MA
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$400K ✓ Lower price	$670K
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$72K	$115K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	11/100	58/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	50/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	60/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	49 min	10 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	7.1/10	7.4/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with childrenCommuters to BostonStudents and young professionals who prefer a quieter town	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals

Haverhill, MA vs Medford, MA

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