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Ephrata, PA vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Ephrata?
- The Median Age in Medford is 2.1 years older than in Ephrata.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Ephrata?
- Medford housing costs are 94.1% more expensive than Ephrata housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Ephrata?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ephrata.

Things to do in Ephrata?
Ephrata borough, PA is an inviting suburb east of Lancaster region boasting plenty of places to explore like Ephrata Cloister Museum with many historic artifacts or Ephrata Community Pool ideal for swimmers; they organize remarkable events such as Railroad Days each year to bring locals closer.

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.

 Ephrata, PAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$56,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$194,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ephrata    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 19 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

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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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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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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