Its location is very convenient to Boston, with excellent rail, air and highway facilities. Major highways include State Route 28 and Interstate Route 93. Commuter rail and MBTA subway and bus service is available. Medford boasts 15 public schools covering grades K-12 and is also the location of Tufts University. The Lawrence Memorial Hospital is located here.
Housing includes many family homes, multi-family dwellings and condominium complexes.
There are excellent highway facilities including US Route 1, State Route 28 which links up with Interstate 93. Excellent commuter rail service links Malden Center to Boston in 10-12 minutes. Malden Hospital is located here. The city is close to Interstate Routes 93 and 95. Logan Airport is approximately 15 minutes away.