Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Medford, MA is approximately $669,600 and in Plymouth, MA it is approximately $461,500 — a difference of $208,100.

Question 2

Is Medford, MA or Plymouth, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Medford, MA is more walkable. Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Plymouth, MA has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Plymouth, MA has higher-rated schools. Medford, MA has a school rating of 7.4/10 and Plymouth, MA has a rating of 8/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Medford, MA	Plymouth, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$670K	$462K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K ✓ Higher income	$107K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	50/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	7.4/10	8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals	FamiliesSuburban lifestyleCommuters to Boston

Medford, MA vs Plymouth, MA

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