Medford, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

82,098

Unemployment

5.1%

Poverty

14.7%

Median Home

$278,100

Median Income

$52,243

Median Rent

$1,052

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Medford SnackAbility

6
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

6/10

Housing

8.5

Affordability

Diversity

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

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Medford, OR Crime Report

4,003
Total Crimes

4,764.6
Total Crimes / 100k People

103.09%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Medford / 100k People	Oregon / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	4,003	4,764.6	2,950.9	2,346.0

Violent Crime	388	461.8	291.9	387.8
Murder	2	2.4	2.9	6.5
Robbery	94	111.9	51.4	73.9
Aggravated Assault	256	304.7	200.6	279.7
Property Crime	3,615	4,302.8	2,659.0	1,958.2
Burglary	296	352.3	339.2	314.2
Larceny	3,012	3,585.0	1,928.8	1,398.0
Car Theft	307	365.4	391.0	246.0

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Medford, OR Cost Of Living

111
Medford's Overall Cost Of Living

1.1x
Higher Than The National Average

Living Expense	Medford	Oregon	National Average
Overall	111	119	100

Services	122	119	100
Groceries	114	114	100
Health	118	118	100
Housing	111	122	100
Transportation	127	128	100
Utilities	90	88	100

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Rankings for Medford in Oregon

Ranks #4 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon

Ranks #6 in Worst Places To Live In Oregon

Ranks #55 in Richest Cities In Oregon

Map Of Medford, OR

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Population over time in Medford

Year	Population	% Change
2020	82,098	2.6%
2019	80,051	1.0%
2018	79,246	0.5%
2017	78,856	1.6%
2016	77,579	1.2%
2015	76,648	1.0%
2014	75,902	1.0%
2013	75,134	0.9%
2012	74,438	0.8%
2011	73,821	-

Race / Ethnicity in Medford

White

75.6% (62,049)

African American

1.0% (800)

American Indian

1.3% (1,085)

Asian

1.6% (1,303)

Hawaiian

0.4% (321)

Other

0.3% (250)

Two Or More

3.7% (3,005)

Hispanic

16.2% (13,285)

Race	Medford	OR	USA
White	75.6%	74.9%	60.1%
African American	1.0%	1.8%	12.2%
American Indian	1.3%	0.9%	0.6%
Asian	1.6%	4.4%	5.6%
Hawaiian	0.4%	0.4%	0.2%
Other	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%
Two Or More	3.7%	4.1%	2.8%
Hispanic	16.2%	13.2%	18.2%

Gender in Medford

Female

51.7% (42,484)

Male

48.3% (39,613)

Gender	Medford	OR	USA
Female	51.7%	50.4%	50.8%
Male	48.3%	49.6%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Medford for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

4.0% (3,283)

9-12th Grade

7.0% (5,746)

High School / GED

26.0% (21,345)

Some College

28.0% (22,987)

Associate's Degree

9.0% (7,388)

Bachelor's Degree

17.0% (13,956)

Master's Degree

6.0% (4,925)

Professional Degree

2.0% (1,641)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (820)

Education	Medford	OR	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	4.0%	5.0%
9-12th Grade	7.0%	5.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	26.0%	23.0%	27.0%
Some College	28.0%	25.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	9.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	17.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	9.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	2.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Medford, Oregon

Less than $10,000

7.1% (586,785)

$10,000 to $14,999

4.4% (361,537)

$15,000 to $24,999

9.7% (798,405)

$25,000 to $34,999

9.7% (798,653)

$35,000 to $49,999

16.4% (1,348,765)

$50,000 to $74,999

19.3% (1,587,890)

$75,000 to $99,999

13.0% (1,068,009)

$100,000 to $149,999

12.8% (1,048,681)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.9% (320,650)

$200,000 or more

3.5% (290,419)

Income	Medford	OR	USA
Less than $10,000	7.1%	5.4%	5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	4.4%	3.8%	4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	9.7%	8.1%	8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999	9.7%	8.7%	8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	16.4%	12.2%	12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999	19.3%	18.1%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	13.0%	13.3%	12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999	12.8%	16.2%	15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.9%	7.0%	7.1%
$200,000 or more	3.5%	7.2%	8.3%

Medford, OR
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Rankings for Medford in Oregon

Ranks #4 in Most Dangerous Cities In Oregon