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Birch Bay, WA vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Birch Bay?
- The Median Age in Medford is 9.2 years younger than in Birch Bay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Birch Bay?
- Medford housing costs are 12.5% more expensive than Birch Bay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Birch Bay?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 9.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Birch Bay.

Things to do in Birch Bay?
Birch Bay, WA is an unincorporated community that lies northwest from Bellingham along Chuckanut Drive off I-5 at the Canadian border near Semiahmoo Resort. People flock here for its sandy beaches picnic areas kayaking tourist outlets & seasonal farmers’ markets found only minutes away!

Things to do in Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Birch Bay, WAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$65,729  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$334,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.89  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Birch Bay    3 Reviews
Tim · Blaine, WA
homes
Over 12 years ago

over priced  More

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Tim · Blaine, WA
Good place to live
Over 12 years ago

Moderate weather year round. If you can deal with five months of gray and drizzle its a good place to  More

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Tim · Blaine, WA
Best Kept Secret
Over 12 years ago

Birch Bay/Blaine,just might be the best kept secret in America. Never gets to hot, or cold. Small town next to the Canadian  More

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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews
Em · Coto de Caza, CA
Nice to visit but not a great place to live
Over 4 years ago

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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Ashley · Medford, OR
Medford is a Lovely Town to Nestle Into and Enjoy
Over 4 years ago

My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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John · Medford, OR
Kiss the ground in Medford
Over 4 years ago

We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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