Merlin, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Josephine County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,355 Population 327/sq mi density
$66,342 Median Income $38,753 per capita
$419,100 Home Value $476,324 Zillow
$1,090 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$66,342 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$419,100 home value, $1,090/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Merlin, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,342
12% below
$38,753 per capita
Home Value
$419,100
49% above
Zillow: $476,324
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
27% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Merlin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Merlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
149%
Rent
94%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Merlin a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Merlin residents earn a median household income of $66,342 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,753. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Merlin is $419,100 , 49% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,324. Median rent is $1,090/month, with 51.0% 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 1985.

Education

24.5% of adults in Merlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Merlin has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 29.

Data Overview

People

Population1,355
Median Age53.2 yrs
Density327/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,342
Per Capita$38,753
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945

Housing

B
Home Value$419,100
Rent$1,090
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$476,324
Housing Units695
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,791/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI29 (Good)
Elevation887 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute36 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Merlin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.