2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Kearney, NE vs Medford, OR

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Highlights
Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Kearney?
- The Median Age in Medford is 5.6 years older than in Kearney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Kearney?
- Medford housing costs are 45.3% more expensive than Kearney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Kearney?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Kearney.

Things to do in Kearney?
Kearney NE is situated between Lincoln and Omaha, providing a variety of recreational activities from golfing to hiking plus numerous historical sites.

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.

 Kearney, NEMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$62,695  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$259,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Kearney    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Kearney is a wonderful community. It has grown exponentially in the last 15 years and continues to make smart decisions in its development. Check out the YouTube video  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Very low crime rate 2. Low cost of housing 3. Quiet, peaceful community Cons: 1. Poor school system 2. Taxes in Nebraska are extremely high due to the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Unemployment is pretty much not existent. I am in the IT industry. If you have skills you can get a job today. If you have IT skills and you are interested in Kearney  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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