Medford, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
85,794 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
29.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$70,497 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$387,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$595 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,163 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
4
Medford Metro Area
4
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
7
Medford Metro Area
7
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 2 41
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 2 0 49
May 1 0 55
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 5 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 3, OR State House District 6, OR
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Schools

Hedrick Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Roosevelt Elementary School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Grace Cascade Christian Schools
<1 miles, NW • 5 star
North Medford High School
<1 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Phagans Medford Beauty School
1 miles, N • 1 star
Northwest College-Medford
2 miles, N • 1 star
Southern Oregon University
13 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Providence Medford Medical Center
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
103 miles, N • 1 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
125 miles, N • 1.4 star
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