ZIP Code 97524, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
15,072 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,944 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$421,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$607 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,139 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 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 red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) 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 4 5 37
Feb 3 4 40
Mar 3 3 44
Apr 2 1 48
May 2 0 55
Jun 1 0 62
Jul 0 0 69
Aug 0 0 68
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 4 3 41
Dec 5 4 36

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Lake Creek Learning Center
3 miles, S · 3.7star
Butte Falls Charter School
7 miles, NE · 1.9star
Eagle Point Middle School
8 miles, NW · 2.8star
Hillside Elementary
8 miles, NW · 1.9star
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Colleges

Northwest College-Medford
12 miles, W · 1star
Phagans Medford Beauty School
14 miles, W · 1star
Southern Oregon University
20 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Mahlon Sweet Field
118 miles, N · 1.4star
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