Medford, Oregon

Oregon community balancing growth and livability

Pacific Medford, OR Metro

WhereAtHome Score

68.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Medford is an Oregon city with a population of approximately 85,098, part of the Medford, OR metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $412,596. Median household income is $65,647.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 85,098 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $412,596 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $65,647 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17 minutes
  • Part of the Medford, OR metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

85,098

Source: Census ACS

$412,596

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$65,647

Source: Census ACS

17 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jackson County (county-level results)

45%
52%
Democrat 53,907
Republican 61,535
Leans R+6.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 49.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 43.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 81.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.8

Location

Medford, OR (42.3193, -122.8870)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.