ZIP Code 97504, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
50,471 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,233 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$447,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$645 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,208 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Medford
5
Jackson County
4
Medford Metro Area
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Medford
8
Jackson County
7
Medford Metro Area
7

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer Mediterranean climate. Hot dry summers and mild wetter winters typical of Mediterranean regions. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 3 37
Feb 3 2 40
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 2 0 49
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 3 41
Dec 5 1 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

Lone Pine Elementary School
2 miles, NW · 4.1star
Hoover Elementary School
2 miles, W · 4.1star
Orchard Hill Elementary School
2 miles, W · 2.3star
St Mary's of Medford
2 miles, W · 4.6star

Colleges

Phagans Medford Beauty School
4 miles, NW · 1star
Northwest College-Medford
4 miles, N · 1star
Southern Oregon University
11 miles, S · 2.3star

Hospitals

Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
126 miles, N · 1.4star