Medford, NY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 2/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
25,681 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$128,631 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
36 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$444,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,204 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,219 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
87.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
1
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
4
New York
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Suffolk County
3
New York-Newark-Jersey City Metro Area
3
New York
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 30
Feb 2 8 32
Mar 4 4 39
Apr 5 1 49
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 4 0 65
Oct 4 0 54
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 4 5 36

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, NY State Senate District 3, NY Assembly District 3, NY
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Schools

Eagle Elementary School
<1 miles, N • 1.4 star
Patchogue-Medford High School
<1 miles, SW • 5 star
Oregon Middle School
1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Tremont Elementary School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

St Joseph's College-Long Island
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Suffolk County Community College
4 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Long Island Community Hospital
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
St Charles Hospital
10 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Long Island MacArthur Airport
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
Tweed-New Haven Airport
31 miles, NE • 1 star
Westchester County Airport
41 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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