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Medford, OR vs Alcoa, TN

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Are people in Alcoa older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Alcoa is 1.3 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Alcoa or Medford?
- Alcoa housing costs are 34.8% less expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Alcoa or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Alcoa is 7.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Medford.

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.

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

 Medford, ORAlcoa, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,777329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.17  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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