Census ACS · #217 MSA
Medford Metro Area
The Medford, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has 222,563 residents. The median household income is $71,443 and the median home value is $400,200.
222,563
Population
80
People / sq mi
$71,443
Median Income
$400,200
Median Home Value
The Medford CBSA covers 2,783 sq mi of land at 80.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
Economy & Income
$71,443
Median Household Income
$38,797
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Medford metro's price level is 101.4 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.4% higher the US average. The local median income of $71,443 has the buying power of $70,434 in average-priced US metros.
101.4
Price Level (US = 100)
$70,434
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$71,443
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$400,200
Median Home Value
$1,310
Median Rent
65.0%
Homeownership
Education
91.3%
High School+
30.6%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.8%
Drive Alone
12.2%
Work From Home
19.1 min
Avg Commute
52.5%
Foreign Born
Medford spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Medford, Or Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 222,563 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #217 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Medford metro area is $71,443, with a per capita income of $38,797.
The Medford, Or CBSA spans the state of Oregon.
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Data for the Medford, Or CBSA (32780) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Medford: the median home is valued at $400,200. Medford is a metro area in OR with a population of 222,563.
Median household income is $71,443, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 7.4%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. Real estate commands a premium here — a median home value of $400,200, with typical rent around $1,310.
Educational attainment is on the higher side for US metro areas — 30.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
High housing values reframe the income picture in Medford — even solid earnings stretch less against home prices and rents at this level.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.