Jobs & Employment in Medford, MA
Unemployment, workforce, and commute data — 2023 ACS Data
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.4%
Labor Force
37,237
Employed
35,484
Mean Commute
24 min
How People Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone50.1%
Carpool6.2%
Public Transit14.1%
Walk4.3%
Bike1.9%
Work from Home22.2%
Employment by Sector
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector83.7%
Government41.2%
Self-Employed4.1%
Medford, MA has an unemployment rate of 4.4% with a labor force of 37,237. The average commute time is 24 minutes. About 50.1% of workers drive alone to work. 22.2% of workers work from home.