Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Medford, MA is approximately $669,600 and in Newton, MA it is approximately $971,700 — a difference of $302,100.

Question 2

Is Medford, MA or Newton, MA safer?

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA scores higher on safety. Medford, MA has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Newton, MA has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Is Medford, MA or Newton, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA is more walkable. Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Newton, MA has a Walk Score of 32/100.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Newton, MA has higher-rated schools. Medford, MA has a school rating of 7.4/10 and Newton, MA has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a bit more affordability and don't mind driving for some errands, Medford is a solid choice. If you're willing and able to pay the high cost of living, Newton offers slightly better schools and a quieter atmosphere.

Category	Medford, MA	Newton, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Settle here
Median Price	$670K ✓ Lower price	$972K
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K	$134K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100 ✓ More walkable	32/100
Transit Score	50/100 ✓ Better transit	44/100
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	36/100
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	15 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.4/10	7.6/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals	FamiliesCommuters to BostonHigh income professionals

Medford, MA vs Newton, MA

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