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Lafayette, CO vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Lafayette?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.4 years younger than in Lafayette.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Lafayette?
- Medford housing costs are 45.4% less expensive than Lafayette housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Lafayette?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lafayette.

Things to do in Lafayette?
Lafayette is a city located in Boulder County Colorado It covers an area of 8 4 square miles As of 2020 its population was estimated at 30 042 Residents have access to many amenities such as schools parks trails recreation centers golf courses libraries shopping malls restaurants cinemas water parks etc making it attractive for both locals and visitors

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.

 Lafayette, COMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$95,033  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$690,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   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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