Rogue Valley sun; wildfire smoke season. Median home price runs about $442K with an effective property tax near 0.93% — roughly $4,111/yr on the median home.
Scorecard
Dimension
Medford
Median home price
$442K
Effective property tax
0.93%
Tax friendliness
4/10
Winter mildness
6/10
Summer comfort
8/10
Walkability
5/10
Outdoor access
8/10
Culture & food
4/10
Healthcare
5/10
Airport connectivity
6/10
Schools
6/10
Safety
6/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
6/10
Growth trajectory
3/10
Who it fits: outdoor-first households, buyers with room in the budget. Who should look elsewhere: