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Central Point, Oregon · ZIP 97502

Central Point — ZIP 97502

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Central Point (97502) scores 70/100 — Good for Oregon. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $427K.

70OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$427K
Median rent$2,033/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$427K

Median Rent

$2,033/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 20 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,469

Violent Crime

723

Property Crime

4,746

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jackson County, Oregon (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Sams Valley Elementary SchoolKG–05227
27%
32%
Richardson Elementary SchoolKG–05500
24%
34%
Madrone Trail Public Charter SchoolKG–08249
22%
42%
Central Point Elementary SchoolKG–05427
21%
28%
Jewett Elementary SchoolKG–05607
16%
24%
Scenic Middle School06–08774
15%
29%
Rogue Primary SchoolKG–02154Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

29,583

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

43.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97502 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 97502 has a school score of 42/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 97502 is approximately $427K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 97502 in Central Point has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.