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Living in Medford

Medford has an average Walk Score of 68 with 56,173 residents.

Medford has some public transportation and is somewhat bikeable.

The most walkable Medford neighborhoods are Downtown, Medford Hillside and South Medford.

Nearby Medford Apartments on Redfin

68 Walk Score of Medford, MA

Medford is Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot.

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Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits

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Public Boat Ramp

Some errands can be accomplished on foot in Medford.

Medford Apartments for Rent

Medford Neighborhoods

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Population

1 Downtown 83 48 51 1,973
2 Medford Hillside 81 59 79 10,929
3 South Medford 80 51 74 12,542
4 Wellington 75 55 71 6,107
5 Glenwood 71 46 58 11,188
6 West Medford 59 47 59 8,907
7 Lawrence Estates 51 44 44 4,107
8 North Medford 46 38 26 6,528

Eating & Drinking

There are about 188 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Medford.

People in Medford can walk to an average of 2 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Orlean's Restaurant

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Dunkin'

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thumbnail for Kappy's Fine Wine & SpiritsLargest Liquor Store in the area. If you can't find what you want, they will order it for you. Wine Tastings on Saturdays.

David Hayes
on Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits

48 Transit Score of Medford, MA

Medford has Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options. Find Medford apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Medford has some public transportation and about 17 bus, 1 rail, 1 subway and 4 light rail lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Medford on public transit.

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Kappy's Fine Wine & Spirits

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Public Boat Ramp

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Modell's Sporting Goods

59 Bike Score of Medford, MA

Medford is Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure.

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Ball Square Fine Wines

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Modell's Sporting Goods

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Pet Supplies Plus

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Circle Laundry & Dry Cleaning

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Rockland Trust Co

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LensCrafters

thumbnail for Ball Square Fine WinesThis place should be your one stop shop for alcohol and snacks. They have hard-to-find wines and spirits, cheeses and chocolates, and craft beer all the way to kegs. Their staff is absolutely the best, and they will guide you to what ever you need.

Russ Bradchulis
on Ball Square Fine Wines

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Sprint Store Medford Ma

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CVS Fellsway Medford, MA

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Boston Market

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SUBWAY®Restaurants

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Dunkin'

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