Medford, OR is located in Jackson County and has a population of 81,780 according to the 2019 US Census. The city is serviced by a variety of public transportation options. One option is Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD), which offers fixed route bus service throughout the greater Medford area as well as many adjoining cities. The district covers an expansive area with routes connecting from Ashland and Phoenix in the north to Central Point, White City and Eagle Point in the south. RVTD also offers Dial-A-Ride services for those with disabilities or specific needs as well as shuttle services for seniors. Additionally, nearby southern Oregon towns such as Jacksonville and Grants Pass are served by RVTD buses via special routes and other intercity connector program. For those looking for more personal travel options, car sharing services such as Zipcar are available in Medford.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Medford (zip 97504) takes 14.6 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Medford (zip 97504) get to work:
- 79.7% drive their own car alone
- 8.2% carpool with others
- 5.4% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit