Medford, OR vs Merced, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Medford
68.8
#1283 nationally
Merced
64.3
#1702 nationally
Medford leads in crime level (13.5 vs 21.5). Medford leads in average commute (17 min vs 27 min). Medford leads in median household income ($65,647 vs $59,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Medford, OR | Merced, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1283) | 64.3 (#1702) |
| Population | 85,098 | 93,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,596 | $397,570 |
| Median Household Income | $65,647 | $59,233 |
| Average Commute | 17 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 21.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.4 | R+4.4 |
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68.8 Score
Medford, OR
Oregon community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,596
Population
85,098
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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64.3 Score
Merced, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,570
Population
93,692
Crime
High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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