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Housing Affordability in Jackson County, OR
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 36.0%
- Oregon 34.9%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 55.9%
- Oregon 52.5%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 26.5%
- Oregon 25.3%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,935/mo
- Oregon $2,157/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more16,11855.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more15,89326.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more7,84327.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 23.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $624/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 5.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County, OR | 36.0% | 55.9% | 26.5% | 32.8% |
| Oregon | 34.9% | 52.5% | 25.3% | 31.3% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | 39.9% | 57.0% | 27.2% | 33.2% |
| Ashland | 39.0% | 58.9% | 21.9% | 36.8% |
| Central Point | 28.1% | 50.3% | 17.6% | 30.1% |
| White City | 25.5% | 44.1% | 22.2% | 25.2% |
| Eagle Point | 24.8% | 40.5% | 20.2% | 27.2% |
| Talent | 40.3% | 56.9% | 23.8% | 32.6% |
| Phoenix | 37.4% | 51.7% | 32.0% | 31.9% |
| Shady Cove | 30.7% | 48.1% | 21.9% | 27.0% |
| Jacksonville | 41.5% | 68.7% | 27.0% | 33.0% |
| Rogue River | 37.4% | 41.0% | 34.8% | 28.0% |
| Gold Hill | 40.9% | 61.9% | 31.1% | 50.0% or more |
| Ruch | 40.9% | 64.3% | 35.7% | 50.0% or more |
| Foots Creek | 55.2% | 76.7% | 52.1% | Not reported |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Jackson County, OR?
- In Jackson County, OR, 36.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Jackson County compare with Oregon?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Jackson County is 36.0%, compared with 34.9% for Oregon as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates