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| What Medford is like for active adults |
Medford is the regional center in south central Oregon. It sits in the Rogue Valley, which tends to be drier and hotter than other regions of Oregon. Nearby are other towns that also attract active adults in retirement, such as Klamath Falls and Grants Pass. The city has had an excellent development plan to attract new residents. Downtown Medford is a vital place and features a restored Ginger Rogers Craterian Theatre, many restored buildings, an urban plaza, and an active library. More urban renewal projects are underway.
The economy is quite vital with several large companies. Harry and David, the famous fruit direct marketers, are based in Medford. The area is a vital agricultural region for fruit and wine. Recreational opportunities are outstanding. The town seems well run and the tax structure is friendly.
The estimated median value of a home in Medford was about $188,100 in June 2009, down considerably vs. year ago and almost exactly the U.S. average (Source: Zillow.com). There is at least one active adult community in the area. There are also many home options to choose from in and around town - from town homes to small farms with orchards. Picture above of Medford City Hall courtesy of Wikipdia.org and Zab. |
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| What is special about this retirement community |
| Strong local economy and a busy, vital downtown. There are many great places for active adults to live. Attractions include Alba Park, the Commons (urban renewal project), and Vogel Square - host to festivals like Art in Bloom. There are 3 wonderful golf courses close by: Eagle Point, Stone Ridge, and Centennial Bluffs (which is within the city limits). Medical care in Medford is first rate. |
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| What is not special about this retirement community |
| It is at least 200 miles to the nearest good-sized city |
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| What kinds of people like retiring here |
| People who move to Medford tend to be outdoors people or who like living in a laidback but busy town |
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| Local economy is driven by |
| Construction, wine, fruit |
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| Climate and Physical Environment |
| Medford is in the Rogue Valley which sits between the Cascade and the Siskiyou Mountains. This produces a weather shadow which means Medford is drier and hotter than much of the rest of Oregon. Rainfall between June and Sept. is less than 1" per month. Medford experience frequent temperature inversions in winter which can produce a cold fog in the valley. |
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| Cultural environment |
| The Ginger Rogers Craterian Theatre is the hub of local culture, along with an arboretum, and a Carnegie Library. The Rogue Community College has an extensive downtown campus |
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| Medical facilities |
| Rogue Valley and Providence Medford are the two local medical centers |
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| Transportation |
| Rogue Valley International is 3 miles away |
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Facts about MEDFORD
- State: OR
- Environment: Mountains,
- City Population: 50,001-100,000
- Median age of Population: 25-44
- Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
- Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
- Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
- Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
- Total Crime Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
- State Sales Tax: No
- State Income Tax: Yes
- Name of the Guide: boomer1
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