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Living in Medford, OR
Explore Medford and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.8 / 10
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Medford at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population86,315
Median Household Income$73,230
Median Home Value$417,100
Median Gross Rent$1,376
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home10.5%
Homeownership56.3%
Housing Vacancy5.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Medford is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Medford and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Medford
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$417,100
Median Gross Rent$1,376
Homeownership56.3%
Housing Vacancy5.0%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Medford, OR
Median Household Income$73,230
Unemployment5.3%
Work From Home10.5%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Medford and how households are structured
Population86,315
Median Age38.9
Average Household Size2.4
Medford is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Medford
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Medford point to hot summers, cool winters, moderate annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.6°F
Average Winter Low32.5°F
Annual Rainfall18.4 in.
Annual Snowfall3.4 in.
Seasonal Life in Medford
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Medford is located in Jackson County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Jackson County. Current county foreclosure activity is classified as medium, adding another housing-market signal for buyers comparing conventional and distressed-property opportunities.
County Intelligence
Medford & Jackson County
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Medford is located in Jackson County, Oregon.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Medford.
Current NarrowTheList data for Medford shows a population of about 86,315. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Jackson County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Medford.
For someone considering a move to Medford, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
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