Medford, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Medford, Oregon Summary
Life in Medford research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Medford over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Medford:
The population in Medford is 84,894.
The median home value in Medford is $307,200.
The median income in Medford is $57,424.
The cost of living in Medford is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Medford is $1,113.
The unemployment rate in Medford is 5.5%.
The poverty rate in Medford is 14.6%.
Table Of Contents
Medford SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
9
Medford, OR Crime Report
3,889
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,476.5
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
92.60%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Medford / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,889 | 4,476.5 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 323 | 371.8 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 76 | 87.5 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 199 | 229.1 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 3,566 | 4,104.7 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 337 | 387.9 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 2,866 | 3,299.0 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 363 | 417.8 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
Medford, OR Cost Of Living
111
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Medford | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 122 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 127 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 97 | 100 | |
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Rankings for Medford in Oregon
Map Of Medford, OR
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Population over time in Medford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 82,098 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 80,051 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 79,246 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 78,856 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 77,579 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 76,648 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 75,902 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 75,134 | 0.9% |
| 2013 | 74,438 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 73,821 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Medford
| Race | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.9% | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 17.2% | 13.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Medford
| Gender | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Medford for adults over 25
| Education | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Medford, Oregon
| Income | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.2% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.7% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.0% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.9% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.0% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.3% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
