Every address in Medford belongs to one of the city’s eight wards.
Your ward determines where you vote and helps illustrate which neighborhood issues may affect you most.
How to Find Your Medford MA Ward
To find out which ward you are in Medford, Massachusetts, you can use the map below to locate your ward and precinct. Or, use the Massachusetts State “Where Do I Vote?” tool.
Note in the map below, the first number shown is your ward, while the second number is your precinct. So the blue region showing “4-2” would be ward 4, precinct 2.

| Ward | Region Covered |
|---|---|
| Ward 1 | Most of the Salem-Glenwood neighborhood east of I-93 and part of Wellington near Harris Park |
| Ward 2 | Fulton Heights and Haines Square |
| Ward 3 | North Medford, east of the commuter rail from the Winchester border to Lawrence Estates and park of Fulton Heights /Glenwood |
| Ward 4 | Hillside neighborhood between Tufts and the river |
| Ward 5 | South Medford |
| Ward 6 | West Medford, from the edge of downtown to the Mystic Lakes |
| Ward 7 | Runs along the river in East Medford, South of Riverside Ave to Wellington and Station Landing |
| Ward 8 | Center of Medford, around Medford Square and Mystic Avenue |
Understanding Medford’s Wards & What They Mean for Your Vote
Medford is divided into eight wards, and each ward is further split into two precincts, for a total of 16 precincts across the city.
Your home address determines your ward, and your ward determines your voting location. When election time comes, your ballot and polling place are tied directly to the ward and precinct you live in.
If you’ve ever wondered, “Where do I vote?” — the answer starts with knowing your ward.
Our map above shows the boundaries of all 8 wards so you can easily locate yours. If you’re having trouble with the image, you can also use this interactive map or the MA state “where do I vote” tool.
