Medford

Middlesex County · Pop. 59,659

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Medford has approved 19 of 22 ADU applications (86% approval rate).

How active is your town?
3.2
per 10K residents1.6x state average
Medford
3.2
State avg
2.0

Based on 19 approved ADU applications and 59,659 residents

Permits

86%approval rateShare of 2025 applications approved in 2025
19 approved0 denied0 pending

22 applications since the ADU law took effect in Feb 2025

Bylaw Consistency

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ADU Impact on Housing Production

In 2024, Medford issued 11 total residential building permits. In the first year of the ADU law, 19 ADU permits were approved — equivalent to 172.7% of prior-year housing production.

2024 Building Permits
11
2025 ADU Approvals
19

Source: Census Bureau (2024) via UMass Donahue Institute; EOHLC ADU Survey (2025)

How Medford Compares

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Sources: EOHLC ADU Survey 2025. Population estimates from 2024 Census ACS.

Disclaimer: ADU Pulse provides data for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal, financial, or construction advice.Bylaw consistency analysis reflects our interpretation of public records and may not reflect the most current local amendments.

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