The Town FilesMedway, Massachusetts
Town in Norfolk County · population 13,115 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $617,300
- Household income
- $173,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 52 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.7
Medway is a town of 13,115 people in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. The median home is worth $617,300, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). It ranks better for families than 93% of Massachusetts towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Massachusetts towns, more upscale than 82% of Massachusetts towns.
How Medway ranks
Percentile among Massachusetts towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Massachusetts towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Medway is worth $617,300, above the typical Massachusetts town ($510,150). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $173,750, which is more affordable than 88% of Massachusetts towns. Median rent is $1,575 a month. 85.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medway | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $617,300 | $510,150 |
| Median rent | $1,575 | $1,561 |
| Median household income | $173,750 | $108,622 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 85.9% | 80.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1968 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Medway
| People | Medway | Typical Massachusetts town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.7 | 44.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.4% | 45.7% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 6.3% |
| Veterans | 4.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.5% | — |
| Work from home | 20.7% | 17.7% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.4% | 93.9% |
Weather in Medway
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 51.5 inches of snow (typical Massachusetts town: 49.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 152 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medway since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Massachusetts town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on June 9, 1953 about 4.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 7, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 28, 2020.
Severe weather in Norfolk County since 1996
Norfolk County has been included in 38 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3599: Hurricane Lee |
| April 18, 2022 | Snowstorm | DR-4651: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4496: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3438: Covid-19 |
| July 19, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4379: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Norfolk County
Norfolk County had 346,327 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $84,497 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Medway itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Medway
4 public schools with 2,159 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway Middle | 5-8 | 665 | 12.1 |
| Medway High | 9-12 | 607 | 13.2 |
| Burke/Memorial Elementary School | 2-4 | 510 | 17.0 |
| John D Mc Govern Elementary | PK-1 | 377 | 14.5 |
Towns near Medway
- Holliston, MA3.0 mi · 14,996 people · home $650,300
- Millis, MA3.6 mi · 8,460 people · home $603,500
- Millis-Clicquot, MA4.2 mi · 4,499 people · home $545,600
- Milford, MA4.5 mi · 26,971 people · home $464,700
- Milford, MA4.7 mi · 30,379 people · home $476,700
- Bellingham, MA5.0 mi · 4,782 people · home $431,200
- Franklin Town, MA5.0 mi · 33,261 people · home $611,700
- Hopedale, MA5.7 mi · 6,017 people · home $466,100
Medway questions
Is Medway, Massachusetts a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medway scores better for retirees than 42% of Massachusetts towns and quieter than 39%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.7).
How much does a house cost in Medway?
The median owner-occupied home in Medway is valued at $617,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $173,750, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $1,575 a month.
What is the weather like in Medway?
July highs average 84.5°F and January lows 16.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 51.5 inches of snow.
Does Medway get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medway since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on June 9, 1953. The typical Massachusetts town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)