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Medford, OR

Founded 1884Jackson CountyElev. 421 m
Population
85,794
Median home
$387,000
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
23
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Medford

With about 85,794 residents, Medford is one of Oregon's notable places. Medford was founded in 1884 and sits in Jackson County. The median age is 39.1 and the median household income is $70,497. Homes carry a median value of $387,000, and about 55% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.7%). Around 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
85,794
Median age
39.1
Median household income
$70,497
Per-capita income
$35,707
Poverty rate
12.5%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
29.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
Avg. commute
16.8 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.7%
Hispanic or Latino16.4%
Black0.9%
Asian1.3%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts36.1%
Sales & office25.2%
Service19%
Production, transportation & material moving12.4%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$387,000
Median gross rent
$1,321/mo
Owner-occupied
55.3%
Median year built
1982
Households
34,510
Avg. household size
2.42

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Medford has 23 public schools — 15 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading61%
Math41%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Central Medford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
North Medford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
South Medford High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
5-6 School at OakdaleMiddleGrades 5–6
Hedrick Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
McLoughlin Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
The Valley School of Southern OregonMiddleGrades 6–8charter
Abraham Lincoln ElementaryElementary
Griffin Creek Elementary SchoolElementary
Hoover Elementary SchoolElementary
Howard Elementary SchoolElementary
Jackson Elementary SchoolElementary
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary
Kennedy Elementary SchoolElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime11% above national
Medford429
Oregon339
United States386
↓ 4% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime106% above national
Medford4,012
Oregon2,662
United States1,952
↓ 26% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Medford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Medford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Jackson County
Winter weatherVery High
WildfireRelatively High
EarthquakeRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Medford is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Medford was founded in 1884 and sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~421 m.

Population trend
93K085,79418902024
Map of Medford
Medford, OR
Where Medford is
PortlandEugeneSalemGreshamHillsboroBendMedford
Historic places

38 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Clark, Frank Chamberlain, HouseShone-Charley HouseBarnum HotelBPOE Lodge No. 1168Fredenburg, Andrew J., HouseHover, George A., HouseLiberty BuildingU.S. Post Office and Courthouse
Notable people from Medford
Lisa RinnaJason James RichterKyle SinglerJonathan StarkMark RydenVic SnyderJon LindstromEdwin ReineckeLeslie GutchesKellin Quinn
People searches in Medford
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Nearby cities
Central Point (4 mi)Ashland (13 mi)Grants Pass (25 mi)Klamath Falls (55 mi)Roseburg (66 mi)Coos Bay (100 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Medford, OR (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Medford, Oregon.

Steven Gerald Smith, 34
Medford · Jackson County · 97501
Jesus Ernesto Garcia, 42
Medford · Jackson County · 97504
AKA Chuy Garcia, Tony Garcia
Kevin Wayne Mitchell, 66
Medford · Jackson County · 97501
Mark Kevin Anderson, 66
Medford · Jackson County · 97504
Daniel Wilson, 36
Medford · 97504
AKA Daniel James Wilson
Richard Doyle Baker, 83
Medford · Jackson County · 97501
Richard Edward Davis, 66
Medford · Jackson County · 97510
AKA Richard Davis, Richard E Davis
Jose Antonio Steiner, 44
Medford · Jackson County · 97501
AKA Joseph Antonio Smokey, Jerry Antonio Smith
Michael Calvin Nelson, 66
Medford · 97501
AKA Michael Calvin Nelson
Michael Anthony Martinez, 35
Medford · Jackson County · 97504
AKA Mike Martinez, Michael A Martinez-Miranda
Danny Lee Maupin, 63
Medford · Jackson County · 97501
AKA Robert Dean Adams
Jeffrey Allen Smith, 61
Medford · Jackson County · 97504
AKA James Allen Brown

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Medford — frequently asked

What is the population of Medford, Oregon?
Medford has a population of about 85,794, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Medford?
The median home value in Medford is $387,000, and the median gross rent is $1,321/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Medford safe? What is the crime rate?
Medford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 429 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Medford face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, wildfire, earthquake.
How many schools are in Medford?
Medford has 23 public schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Medford?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Medford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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