Talent, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
6,271 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
44.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,843 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$365,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$598 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,238 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.8% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (49%) (44%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 37
Feb 2 4 40
Mar 2 2 44
Apr 2 2 49
May 2 0 56
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 70
Aug 0 0 69
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 3 42
Dec 5 5 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Talent Elementary School
<1 miles, NW · 1.9star
Talent Middle School
<1 miles, W · 1.9star
Armadillo Technical Institute
3 miles, N · 1.9star
Phoenix Elementary School
3 miles, N · 1star

Colleges

Southern Oregon University
6 miles, SE · 2.3star
Northwest College-Medford
10 miles, N · 1star

Hospitals

Airports

Redding Municipal Airport
122 miles, S · 1star