Housing in Medford

Medford's housing market runs genuinely expensive and competitive, the most expensive of the four Massachusetts Tier B markets built alongside it.

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A real, comparatively tight spread across sources

Zillow's average home value ran $855,081 (June 2026, +1.8% YoY); the July 2026 median list price ran approximately $833,000; Redfin's median sale price ran approximately $820,000 (+6.6% YoY) -- a genuinely tighter, more consistent spread than Waltham's or Malden's cross-source figures documented elsewhere in this batch (base record).

A genuinely competitive, fast-moving market

Medford homes receive 8 offers on average and sell in around 21 days -- among the most competitive markets documented in this batch -- with the overall market described as balanced at roughly 3.2 months of supply (base record).

The highest price point in this batch

Medford's typical/average values run genuinely above Waltham's ($757,100), Malden's ($613,378), and Chelsea's ($484,603), positioning Medford as this batch's most expensive market.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.