Medford, Oregon · ZIP 97501

Medford — ZIP 97501

Medford (97501) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Medford. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $371K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share10%

Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index54/100

Avg math proficiency21%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index58/100

Typical home value$371K

Median rent$1,610/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

$371K

Median Rent

$1,610/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Griffin Creek Elementary School	KG–05	492	29%	45%
Logos Charter School	KG–12	1,285	28%	50%
Oak Grove Elementary School	KG–05	398	25%	32%
Jefferson Elementary School	KG–05	381	25%	34%
McLoughlin Middle School	06–08	826	23%	42%
North Medford High School	09–12	1,721	22%	63%
South Medford High School	09–12	1,856	20%	33%
Howard Elementary School	KG–05	275	18%	25%
Washington Elementary School	KG–05	221	17%	27%
Medford Online Academy	KG–08	69	17%	37%
Kids Unlimited Academy	PK–05	505	11%	30%
Oakdale Middle School	06–08	745	Not reported	Not 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

45,008

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

54%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 97501 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 97501 has a school score of 54/100. 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 97501 is approximately $371K. 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 97501 in Medford has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. 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.