Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA is cheaper. The median home price in Medford, MA is approximately $669,600 and in Quincy, MA it is approximately $513,300 — a difference of $156,300.

Question 2

Is Medford, MA or Quincy, MA more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA is more walkable. Medford, MA has a Walk Score of 58/100 and Quincy, MA has a Walk Score of 71/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Quincy, MA has higher-rated schools. Medford, MA has a school rating of 7.4/10 and Quincy, MA has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Medford, MA	Quincy, MA
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$670K	$513K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$2K	$2K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$115K ✓ Higher income	$86K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	58/100	71/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	50/100	58/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	60/100 ✓ More bikeable	40/100
Commute	10 min ✓ Shorter commute	19 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.4/10	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	FamiliesCommutersProfessionals	Young professionalsPublic transit usersFamilies with kids

Medford, MA vs Quincy, MA

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