How Does Medford, MA Spend Tax Money?
Medford, MA spends $35,814 per resident, with total expenditures of $2.2B. Top spending categories: Education ($18,470/person), Fire Protection ($353/person), Health ($280/person). Fiscal Health Score: C (54/100).
Key Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Spending | $2.2B |
| Per Capita Spending | $35,814 |
| Total Revenue | $698.4M |
| Total Debt | $1.1M |
| Population | 61,748 |
| Fiscal Health Score | 54/100 (C) |
Top Spending Categories (Per Capita)
Education$18,470/person
Fire Protection$353/person
Health$280/person
Parks & Recreation$241/person
Highways & Roads$47/person
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of State & Local Government Finances. Last updated 2026-04-06.