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Compare Medford to Salem
This post compares Medford, Oregon to Salem, Oregon across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Medford (city) | Salem (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,246 | 163,654 |
| Income (median) | $36,927 | $38,626 |
| Home Value (median) | $229,200 | $201,900 |
| White | 89% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| With Kids | 32% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 37 | 35 |
| Rentals | 48% | 47% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Medford or Salem?
A: Medford has a much smaller population count than Salem: 79246 compared with 163654 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Medford or in Salem?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Medford.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Medford or Salem?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Medford.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Medford does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 48% for Medford versus 47% for Salem.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Medford may include: Grants-Pass, Redmond, and Springfield.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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