At a Glance
Median Income
$70,497
$35,707 per capita
Home Value
$387,000
Zillow: $408,210
Median Rent
$1,321/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
501/100K
3,938/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.5%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.1% smoking rate
How Medford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Medford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Medford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Medford residents earn a median household income of $70,497 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,707. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,355 business establishments, including 644 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford is $387,000 , 37% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,210. Median rent is $1,321/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Medford reports 501 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,938/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population85,794
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density3,002/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.3%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$70,497
Per Capita$35,707
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$13,469M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
B+
Home Value$387,000
Rent$1,321
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$408,210
Housing Units35,960
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent501/100K
Property3,938/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault339/100K
Burglary295/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,096/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain18.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,414 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.5%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute17 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Medford was founded in 1884.
The median home in Medford was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 644 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.