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Medford, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Taylor County County
Medford, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Medford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Medford residents earn a median household income of $53,173 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,665. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 538 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Medford is $175,300 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,714. Median rent is $809/month, with 26.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Medford reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,878/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Medford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Medford has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.