Merlin, OR
Living in Merlin
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute39
Public Transit1
Affordability77
Public Safety80
Airports6
Hospitals91
Colleges45
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.9kPopulation+16 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate28%
Some College49%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K7%
$75K to $99K25%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K9%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance22%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office28%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$313kMedian Home Value+$6.6k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$505Median Monthly Rent-$142 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+19% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached66%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198921%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K41%
$400K to $499K14%
House Heating Type
Electricity77%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas2%
Utility gas2%
Wood17%
Crime
Violent Crime in Merlin
United States45
Oregon34
Grants Pass Metro Area21
Josephine County21
Property Crime in Merlin
United States48
Oregon58
Grants Pass Metro Area55
Josephine County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 7 | 3 |
| Feb | 44 | 6 | 4 |
| Mar | 47 | 5 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 1 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 7 | 2 |
| Dec | 41 | 8 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Merlin
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding16
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Merlin, OR
Private Schools
Private Schools near Merlin, OR
Vineyard Christian School
3 miles, NE
Grants Pass Seventh-Day Adventist School
6 miles, SE
St Anne Catholic School
8 miles, SE
New Hope Christian Schools
12 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Merlin, OR
Southern Oregon University
44 miles, SE
Oregon Institute of Technology
86 miles, E
New Hope Christian College-Eugene
105 miles, N
University of Oregon
107 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Merlin, OR
Asante Three Rivers Medical Center
8 miles, SE
Providence Medford Medical Center
32 miles, SE
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
34 miles, SE
Asante Ashland Community Hospital
42 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Merlin, OR
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport
30 miles, E
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport
74 miles, NW
Mahlon Sweet Field
111 miles, N
California Redwood Coast-Humboldt County Airport
112 miles, S