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Population Review

Medford, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Medford, New York is 25,681 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $128,631, the median home value is $444,500, and the median age is 39.6.

25,681

Population

2378

People / sq mi

$128,631

Median Income

$444,500

Median Home Value

Medford covers 10.8 sq mi of land at 2378 people per square mile.

About Medford, NY

Medford is a city in New York with a population of 25,681. It ranks #64 among cities in New York by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Medford is $128,631, above the US median of $74,580. 1.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $444,500, with monthly rent averaging $2,404. The homeownership rate of 90.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Medford reflects 30.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 33.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White62.6%
Black or African American8.0%
Asian0.7%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$128,631

Median Household Income

$46,017

Per Capita Income

1.9%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$444,500

Median Home Value

$2,404

Median Rent

90.4%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.6%

High School+

30.7%

Bachelor's+

Commute

6.4%

Drive Alone

73.0%

Public Transit

8.5%

Work From Home

33.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

5.2%

Foreign Born

68.9%

Non-English at Home

4.1%

Veterans

11.5%

With Disability

97.4%

Health Insurance

94.1%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management34.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate10.4%
Construction8.6%
Public Administration7.7%
Retail Trade6.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.4%
Manufacturing6.4%
Information5.9%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Medford, New York has a population of 25,681 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Medford, New York is $128,631, with 1.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Medford, New York is $444,500, with median monthly rent at $2,404 and a homeownership rate of 90.4%.

The median age in Medford, New York is 39.6 years. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.