The Town FilesMedford, New Jersey
Township in Burlington County · population 24,497 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $514,800
- Household income
- $157,969
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 46.7
Medford is a township of 24,497 people in Burlington County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $514,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 84% of New Jersey towns, more upscale than 83% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 75% of New Jersey towns.
How Medford ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Medford is worth $514,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $157,969, which is more affordable than 70% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,589 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Medford | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $514,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,589 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $157,969 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Medford
| People | Medford | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 62.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 28.3% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 33.9 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.6% | 94.6% |
Weather in Medford
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 23.5°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.5 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 112 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medford since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 14, 1958 about 9.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 5 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 23, 1969.
Severe weather in Burlington County since 1996
Burlington County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Burlington County
Burlington County had 211,549 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $70,647 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Medford itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Medford
10 public schools with 6,902 students, about 12.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenape High School | 9-12 | 1,922 | 12.3 |
| Shawnee High School | 9-12 | 1,418 | 12.4 |
| Burlington County Institute of Technology - Medford | 9-12 | 835 | 12.8 |
| Medford Memorial Middle School | 7-8 | 585 | 11.0 |
| Chairville Elementary School | PK-5 | 406 | 11.3 |
| Milton H. Allen Elementary School | PK-5 | 405 | 13.1 |
| Kirby's Mill Elementary School | PK-5 | 379 | 13.1 |
| Cranberry Pines Elementary | PK-5 | 376 | 13.0 |
| Haines Sixth Grade Center | 6-6 | 289 | 9.3 |
| Taunton Forge Elementary School | PK-5 | 287 | 12.0 |
Towns near Medford
- Medford Lakes, NJ1.0 mi · 4,264 people · home $402,900
- Evesham, NJ4.1 mi · 46,826 people · home $397,600
- Marlton, NJ6.1 mi · 10,594 people · home $341,100
- Leisuretowne, NJ6.5 mi · 3,842 people · home $246,400
- Lumberton, NJ6.6 mi · 12,803 people · home $432,100
- Southampton, NJ6.7 mi · 10,317 people · home $314,400
- Atco, NJ6.8 mi · 9,058 people · home $275,000
- Voorhees, NJ6.9 mi · 31,069 people · home $429,700
Medford questions
Is Medford, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Medford scores better for retirees than 84% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 74%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.7).
How much does a house cost in Medford?
The median owner-occupied home in Medford is valued at $514,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $157,969, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,589 a month.
What is the weather like in Medford?
July highs average 86.7°F and January lows 23.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 23.5 inches of snow.
Does Medford get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Medford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 14, 1958. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)