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Medford, OR vs Tumwater, WA

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Are people in Tumwater older or younger than people in Medford?
- The Median Age in Tumwater is 2.3 years younger than in Medford.

Are housing costs cheaper in Tumwater or Medford?
- Tumwater housing costs are 19.0% more expensive than Medford housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Tumwater or Medford?
- The average commute for residents of Tumwater is 4.7 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 Tumwater?
Tumwater is an incorporated town sitting within Thurston County, Washington featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks ideal for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Tolmie State Park provides amazing views close by. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here!

 Medford, ORTumwater, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,855329,725,481
 Median Income$57,424  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$376,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Tumwater    1 Reviews

Tumwater is so beautiful, my commute to work in Olympia is about 15 minutes no traffic whatsoever! My kids both attend top rated schools, I lived in Bellevue for 8  More

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