Medford New York Map

About Medford, New York

Medford is a locality in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It has a population of 24,247. The population density is 866.9 people per km². Medford is located at 40.8220°N, 72.9859°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 11763.

Medford occupies a central position on Long Island, where the landscape transitions from the dense suburban corridors of the west toward the more open, wooded stretches of the island’s interior. It lies 1.8 miles east-southeast of Farmingville, NY (from Farmingville, NY: bearing 121°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west-northwest of Brookhaven. The terrain remains largely level, characterized by sandy soils and pockets of pine barrens that soften the edges of residential development. Although Medford remains eight miles from the Atlantic Ocean, the moisture in the air often carries a faint, salt-tinged breeze that hints at the proximity of the coast. Residents find quiet respite at the edge of the local landscape, where the waters of Canaan Lake provide a still, reflective surface against the sky. Nearby, the Swan River flows with a steady, unassuming purpose, cutting a small path through the earth toward the sea. Far off on the western horizon, the faint, hazy suggestion of the Appalachian Mountains serves as a distant anchor for the imagination, even as the immediate land remains defined by its own flat, coastal-adjacent horizon.

Medford emerged through the gradual expansion of transit lines and post-war growth, evolving from a rural crossroads into a residential hub for those working across the broader region. The local economy relies heavily on a mix of service-based industries, retail corridors, and the administrative presence of the TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, which manages significant tracts of open space. Small businesses and professional services form the backbone of the daily economy, supporting a population that values the convenience of being positioned between major transportation arteries. While industry is largely centered on logistics and commerce, the presence of these municipal lands ensures that development does not entirely consume the natural character of the surroundings. The rhythm of commerce here is steady and practical, reflecting a history of careful, incremental growth rather than sudden transformation. As the sun sets, the light catches the low-slung architecture of the shopping centers, revealing the functional, unpretentious soul of a place built for the daily needs of its people.

Medford fosters a cultural character defined by the diverse backgrounds of its residents, who bring a varied sense of community to the local school districts and public spaces. Notable landmarks include the sprawling, protected reaches of the TOWN OF BROOKHAVENC/O DEPT OF FINANCE Land, which offers a rare, quiet expanse for walking beneath the canopy of native trees. Community life often centers around seasonal events and school-related activities that bring neighbors together in the spirit of shared local pride. While the area is not defined by the presence of celebrities, it has served as a quiet home to individuals who appreciate the balance between regional accessibility and the relative calm of an inland setting. The pace of life here is marked by the commute and the comfort of the neighborhood, favoring a grounded existence over the clamor of larger urban centers. Even in the bustle of daily life, one might notice the way the light filters through the pine needles at dusk, casting long, peaceful shadows across the quiet residential streets.

About This Medford Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Medford, New York. Coordinates: 40.821979, -72.985918. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Medford includes the ZIP code (11763), telephone area code (516), county seat of Suffolk County (Riverhead), and school district assignment (Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District).

Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any US town, county or landmark by name; offers USGS topographic maps and USGS aerial imagery as base layers; overlays a labelled U.S. National Grid (USNG) so the map can be read like a printed topographic quad; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as a USNG grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require cell coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.