It has good highway access to I-93, commuter rail service, and MBTA buses.
Medford is a diverse city north of Boston. It has good highway access to I-93, commuter rail service, and MBTA buses. West Medford is somewhat upscale and affluent, whereas the rest of Medford is quite middle class. Medford is Catholic territory, and its public schools are just ok but it has a lot of parochial schools within its borders, some of which are quite well-known in the area. Medford offers easy access to Boston and is a more affordable option than Winchester.