Town of
Medfield
Massachusetts
Phone: 508-359-8505
Town Administrator:
Kristine TrierweilerSelect Board:
Gus Murby
Eileen Murphy
Osler Peterson
Annual Town Meeting:
May 6, 2024April, last Monday
Municipal Election:
March 25, 2024March, last Monday
Demographics
| Population | 12,915 | |
| Population Density | 897 | |
| Registered Voters | 9,431 | |
| Income Per Capita | $108,657 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $251,195 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 86.5% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $836,400 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,264 | |
| Total Households | 4,463 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.87 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $15.43 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $15.43 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $1,295,812,958 | |
| Total Expenditures | $67,068,705 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $53,481,479 | |
| State Aid | $8,384,126 | |
| Local Receipts | $4,184,381 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Medfield has distinct industries and attractions including the Medfield Clock Company, historic homes, the Charles River, and former Medfield State Hospital grounds. Medfield has a tradition of community dedication to preserving history and sustaining natural and recreational resources.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,651 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Administrator | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 3 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Norfolk | |
| Area | 14.4 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 80.3 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Metropolitan Area Planning Council |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Jake Auchincloss
Mass. Senate
Rebecca Rausch
Mass. House
Denise Garlick
Marcus Vaughn