Medfield, Massachusetts Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Medfield, Massachusetts Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Medfield, Massachusetts had a total population of 6,849, the 97th largest community in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $218,946, which is 111% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 3.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 111% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Massachusetts.
An exceptionally low poverty rate of 3.0% — among the lowest in Massachusetts.
72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Massachusetts.

Medfield Quick Facts

Population 6,849

Median Household Income $218,946

Median Home Value $815,300

Poverty Rate 3.0%

Unemployment Rate 5.0%

Median Age 45.7 years

Homeownership Rate 83.1%

Affordability Ratio 3.7x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.9%

High School Graduation Rate 96.4%

Diversity Index 29/100

Population 6,849 97th of 248

Median Income $218,946 top 10%

Poverty Rate 3.0% 76% lower than national

Median Home Value $815,300 top 20%

How Medfield Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	6,355	6,849	+7.8%
Median household income	$186,625	$218,946	+17.3%
Median home value	$734,200	$815,300	+11.0%

How Medfield Compares

Median Household Income

Medfield

$218,946

$103,960

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Medfield

$815,300

$562,100

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 6.8%

$25K-$50K 4.5%

$50K-$100K 15.4%

$100K+ 73.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

1.9%

$15K-$20K

0.7%

$20K-$25K

0.6%

$25K-$30K

1.4%

$30K-$35K

0.7%

$35K-$40K

0.7%

$40K-$45K

1.3%

$45K-$50K

0.5%

$50K-$60K

3.0%

$60K-$75K

7.1%

$75K-$100K

5.3%

$100K-$125K

6.1%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

53.2%

Employment

5.0% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

72.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 83.1%

Renter 16.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $2,014/mo 11.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.2%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

29.6%

75+

8.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 53 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Medfield Rankings in Massachusetts

#97 Population of 248

#6 Median Income of 241

#23 Education of 248

#45 Home Value of 242

Explore Massachusetts Rankings

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Other Cities in Norfolk County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Quincy	102,114	$98,882	10.6%	$618,500
Brookline	63,266	$142,101	8.7%	$1,246,800
Weymouth Town	58,505	$102,714	7.7%	$552,100
Braintree Town	38,899	$122,214	5.9%	$656,800
Randolph Town	34,878	$109,573	8.4%	$496,400
Franklin Town	33,154	$145,773	5.9%	$611,700
Needham	32,459	$214,308	3.7%	$1,188,500
Norwood	31,542	$107,030	8.8%	$651,700
Wellesley	30,347	$250,000+	4.0%	$1,582,700
Milton	28,587	$188,529	4.7%	$933,200

Cities Similar to Medfield

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Cochituate	6,471	$192,361	$906,300	77.0%	4.6%
Sharon	6,232	$183,808	$677,900	81.3%	2.6%
Pinehurst	6,845	$146,250	$623,800	34.2%	2.9%
Walpole	6,461	$154,263	$626,600	65.6%	6.1%
West Concord	5,876	$183,228	$904,200	68.7%	6.5%

Population Overview

Medfield is a small city located in Massachusetts, within Norfolk County. The total population is 6,849. It ranks as the 97th most populous out of 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts.

Age Demographics

The median age in Medfield is 45.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Medfield is $218,946. This is 111% higher than the state median of $103,960. It is also 171% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.0%. This is 71% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.0%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 3% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $815,300. Housing costs are 45% higher than the state median of $562,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 83.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 62.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Medfield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Asian residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Asian population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.2%.

Education

72.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Medfield in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 47.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.4%. Notably, 34.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Medfield, Massachusetts is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Massachusetts state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 248 Census-designated places in Massachusetts. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Medfield, Massachusetts?

Medfield, Massachusetts has a population of 6,849 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Medfield, MA?

The median household income in Medfield is $218,946, which is 171% higher than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Medfield, MA?

The poverty rate in Medfield is 3.0%. This means approximately 202 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Medfield, Massachusetts?

Medfield's population is 84.1% White, 2.1% Black, 3.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 3.5% Asian.

What is the median home value in Medfield, MA?

The median home value in Medfield is $815,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.

How educated is Medfield, Massachusetts?

72.9% of adults (25+) in Medfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 34.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.