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Crime in Medford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Medford. Key points include:
There were 3,665 total crimes in Medford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 4,323.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 491.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Medford is 3,831.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Medford is 104.02% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Medford Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Medford / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 3,665 | 4,323.7 | 2,719.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 417 | 491.9 | 331.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 3.5 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 76 | 89.7 | 57.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 284 | 335.0 | 229.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 3,248 | 3,831.7 | 2,388.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 246 | 290.2 | 306.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 2,830 | 3,338.6 | 1,789.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 172 | 202.9 | 292.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Medford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Medford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Medford is 119 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Medford is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Medford is $406,688.
The median income in Medford is $73,230.
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Medford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Medford | Oregon | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 106 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 108 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 140 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 107 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Medford, OR Weather
The average high in Medford is 67.3° and the average low is 40.4°.
There are 53.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.1 inches of precipitation each year with 4.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Medford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 53.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Medford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Medford
The current population in Medford is 86,315. The population has increased 16.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 86,315 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 85,794 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 85,539 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 84,894 | 3.4% |
| 2020 | 82,098 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 81,145 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 80,051 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 79,246 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 78,856 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 77,579 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 76,648 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 75,902 | 1.0% |
| 2012 | 75,134 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 74,438 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 73,821 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Medford
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Medford is:
72.1% White with 62,251 White residents.
1.0% African American with 884 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 269 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 1,097 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 58 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 438 Other residents.
6.7% Two Or More with 5,808 Two Or More residents.
18.0% Hispanic with 15,510 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.1% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.0% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 6.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 18.0% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Medford
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Medford is 50.2% female with 43,287 female residents.
Medford is 49.8% male with 43,027 male residents.
| Gender | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Medford for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Medford completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Medford completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Medford completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Medford completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Medford completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Medford completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Medford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Medford completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Medford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Medford, Oregon
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3.7% of households in Medford earn Less than $10,000.
3.9% of households in Medford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.5% of households in Medford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.4% of households in Medford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Medford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.5% of households in Medford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.0% of households in Medford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Medford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.0% of households in Medford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.1% of households in Medford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Medford | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.5% | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
