City of

Medford

Massachusetts
www.medfordma.org
85 George P. Hassett Drive Medford, MA 02155
[email protected]
Phone: 781-396-5500

Mayor:

Breanna Lungo-Koehn

Municipal Election:

November 4, 2025
Nov., 1st Tuesday following 1st Monday (odd years)

City Council:

Isaac Bears
Anna Callahan
Kit Collins
Emily K. Lazzaro
Matt Leming
George Scarpelli
Justin Tseng

Demographics

Population58,744
Population Density7,252
Registered Voters42,623
Income Per Capita$52,925
EQV Per Capita$280,246
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate53.3%
Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units$669,600
Median Gross Rent$2,305
Total Households25,359
Average Household Size2.35

Municipal Finances

Residential Tax Rate$8.80
Commercial Tax Rate$16.94
Average Tax Bill$7,083
Total Expenditures$190,791,625
Total Tax Levy$153,505,642
State Aid$34,004,353
Local Receipts$21,124,900
CPA Year Enacted2015
CPA Surcharge1.5%
CPA ExemptionsLow income, first $100,000 - residential, first $100,000 - commercial
City Hall of Medford

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Steeped in rich history, Medford offers a unique alternative to other cities in the area. Its impressive green spaces, diverse neighborhoods, walkable downtowns and expanding public transit options makes it an ideal destination for students, commuters and families.

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor – Council
Incorporation Date1630
Chief Municipal OfficialMayor
Legislative BodyCity Council
Size of Council7
Length of Mayoral Term (years)2

Geography

CountyMiddlesex
Area8.1 mi2
Public Roads136.5 mi
Regional Planning AgencyMetropolitan Area Planning Council

Representation

U.S. Senate (statewide)

Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren

U.S. House

Katherine Clark

Mass. Senate

Patricia Jehlen

Mass. House

Christine Barber
Sean Garballey
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