What BestPlaces Users Say about Medford
Medford, Oregon is a city located in the Rogue Valley region and is known for its mild climate and outdoor recreation opportunities. It is also home to several major employers and a growing food and wine scene. However, like any city, there are pros and cons to living in Medford. In order to get a comprehensive understanding of what it's like to live in this particular place, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
Summary: Overall, many users have positive things to say about living in Medford, Oregon. Some common themes include the beautiful scenery, affordable housing, and friendly community. However, there are also some concerns about the job market and lack of diversity.
1. Review by "Samantha": "Medford is a great place to live. The cost of living is affordable and there are so many outdoor activities to enjoy. The people here are friendly and welcoming. I love the small-town atmosphere with big city amenities."
2. Review by "John": "I've been living in Medford for the past 10 years and have seen it grow and change. The downtown area has improved and there are more options for shopping and dining. The weather is amazing and there are plenty of parks and trails to explore."
3. Review by "Maria": "I moved to Medford for work and have been disappointed with the job market. There aren't many opportunities and the pay is lower than other cities. It's also not very diverse here. I'm considering moving to a bigger city for more opportunities."
4. Review by "David": "Medford is a hidden gem in Oregon. The scenery is stunning and the cost of living is reasonable. The only downside is the traffic can be a nightmare during rush hour. But overall, I love living here and wouldn't want to be anywhere else."
based on 51 ReviewsGet to know Medford with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Medford
Tell me the scoop, the skinny, the lowdown, the re - 7/15/2013
The wife and I are looking into relocating to Medford. She is a dialysis technition. I am a retired Marriage and family therapist. We have "served our time" in the deserts of southern Utah and want to find a cooler, wetter place to call home. Where we live, in Parowan Utah, it rains a grand total of seven inches a year. Thats right. Seven whole inches. Out here we spend our lives looking for, hoping for, praying for rain. I don't want to kill myself suffering from seasonal affect disorder so I don't want to live in the rainforest but I do want to see more rain than I do now. Thus, Medford. Google tells me that Medford enjoys 18 inches of rain per year. Is that true? Do you get sun? Do you get enough rain? Can you grow a garden? Are the streets littered with the bodies of people who did themselves in from depression and gloom from the weather? Is the water clean? Is the air clean? Is the city clean? Is crime under control? Is there a decent university where a person
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Medford, Oregon truly sucks - 1/7/2012
I have lived here for more then 15 years and finally I can afford to get out of here. I'm moving in a month to Salem, Oregon and I can't wait!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Medford is a whole and a black whole that will get you stuck and rarely anyone is able to move away. No jobs here, we have the highest unemployment in the country, all the jobs they do have are part time, we have over 25k people out of work so when a job does open the chance of getting it are slim, Rent is a disaster and always has been, medford landlords expect tenants to pay the whole mortgage. To rent a crappy, in the worst part of town 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home is going to cost you 1200 a month. There are shootings here all the time, gangs, and just two days ago I watched the police kill a 20 year old kid in the Albertsons parking lot. Everything cost a fortune too!!! I went to Papa Murphy s to get a pizza and they raised prices $4 per pizza, when I asked why the huge jump in price they stated because Oregon min. wage just
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Not So Attractive - 10/1/2010
To Be Honest about Medford,Its Should Be Called "Meth"ford, Its a Dump.. Crime is Rising, there are Illegals Everywhere. Cant Find a Decent Job Anywhere. Summers are Stifling, There Really isn't a thing about Medford that Makes it a Nice Place, The Best Part about Medford is Leaving
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Medford is nice... - 12/19/2009
I don't mind Medford, Oregon. There really are a lot of opportunities here... RCC is a great community college, then Ashland is not far with Southern Oregon University being a very profesional place to become educated- Not to mention Ashland's culture-although very liberal, and pricy (also being in the National Geographic for its uniqueness) The Rogue Valley in general is quite pleasing.
There are a lot of rednecks. and the roads are constantly being re-vamped because of the number of people coming up from California. You have your rich and poor here for sure.
I guess i am moving because i would like to be closer to the water-and really just need to "leave the nest for awhile!" I want to find a warm place, pleasant (not overbearing with crime), and with some good community colleges in mind. If anyone has any suggestions-i would be grateful
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Quality of living in Medford Oregon - 6/24/2009
Let me say that medford, oregon is a very beautiful. Slow pace relaxing. Medford is a retirement city work is hard to find unless you have skill they are looking for i.e. phamarcy aide, or tech, pt aide, ot aide. While i lived there both hospitals went into a hiring freeze. The housing prices are very good and now is the time to buy because the builders are dealing and the foreclosure market is good. On the east side of Medford the school is sharing with Phoneix, Talant, and Medford. The east side is still being developed but has slowed or stopped because of the recession. The cost of living is the same has through out the U.S. There is plenty to do in the Medford area however in the winter its slows down. The winter in Medford are very mild they have what they call is fairy snow. After it stops snowing the snow melts in about 3-4 hrs except in the foothills and mountians. The winter temperture is about 40 during the day and in the 20 at night. The newer homes are well insulated and
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Southern Oregon - 8/12/2008
Best four season place ever! Warm-hot and dry in the summer (few bugs) and recreational snow less than an hour away by car in the winter, but minimal shovelling or driving in it. Great outdoor
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Medford is Beautiful but Too Expensive - 7/25/2008
I grew up in the Rogue Valley where Medford is located. It is so very beautiful, but the cost of living is too high. There is a serious lack of jobs for anyone in a professional field. If you don't have secondary education, you are stuck working retail etc. If you are looking to retire, this is the place. If you are young like me, move away and make money to retire on. Then come
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How's the rent? - 11/27/2007
I currently live in a "cheap" area of the country. I can rent a one bedroom for $500/month. Rent is my largest finacial concern. I can transfer to just about anywhere with my company. The only thing is I don't make very much, but I am used to it and I think anyone could enjoy there life on a low income. I am looking for a place that is kinder on the environment, has an eye for the artistic yet isn't gonna make me have to live in my car or under the bridge. I did that before in seattle. When I lived up north of seattle in bellingham I found most people to be snobbish. I never truely felt like I was welcome, even after two years. It's like "I was here first! YOU'RE ruinening my land." Anyway, my search led to me to medford and ashland area. Is this my place? sounds great so
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