Real Estate Investing in Jackson County, Oregon

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15 ZIP codes • Population: 221,558

Should you buy in Jackson County, OR? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.6 / 5 (41/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.6/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.9% 5yr CAGR

4.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $444,069
Avg Monthly Rent $1,601
ZIP Codes 15

Investing in Jackson County Real Estate

Across Jackson County's 15 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

clearly Jackson County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects soft investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Jackson β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$444,069
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,601
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (OR)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Medford, OR metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Jackson County

4 Colleges 5,519 Students 585 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Phagans Medford Beauty School
2-Year For-Profit Β· 32 students
C+
Southern Oregon University
4-Year Public Β· 5,371 students
πŸ“ ~585 students rent off-campus
C
Northwest College-Medford
2-Year For-Profit Β· 72 students
C
Pacific Bible College
4-Year Private Β· 44 students

Investor Insight: With 585 students living off-campus, Jackson County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Jackson County

ZIP Codes in Jackson County, OR

97504 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Medford
Population 50,471
Avg Home $449,401
Avg Rent $1,842/mo
97501 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Medford
Population 45,008
Avg Home $370,430
Avg Rent $1,577/mo
97502 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Central Point
Population 29,583
Avg Home $425,753
Avg Rent $1,904/mo
97520 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Ashland
Population 26,983
Avg Home $558,510
Avg Rent $2,117/mo
97524 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Eagle Point
Population 15,072
Avg Home $480,397
Avg Rent $2,224/mo
97503 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
White City
Population 14,119
Avg Home $356,497
Avg Rent $1,260/mo
97530 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Jacksonville
Population 9,157
Avg Home $615,231
Avg Rent $2,186/mo
97540 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Talent
Population 8,475
Avg Home $447,021
Avg Rent $1,942/mo
97537 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Rogue River
Population 6,656
Avg Home $488,263
Avg Rent $1,287/mo
97535 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Phoenix
Population 4,766
Avg Home $405,665
Avg Rent $1,462/mo
97525 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Gold Hill
Population 4,732
Avg Home $463,148
Avg Rent $1,278/mo
97539 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Shady Cove
Population 3,349
Avg Home $426,773
Avg Rent $1,377/mo
97541 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Trail
Population 1,373
Avg Home $494,370
Avg Rent $1,188/mo
97536 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Prospect
Population 1,230
Avg Home $346,178
Avg Rent $1,188/mo
97522 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Butte Falls
Population 584
Avg Home $333,397
Avg Rent $1,188/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jackson County

What strategy should investors use in, OR?

In, OR the durable play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $444K prices and $1,601/mo rents suits that approach.

What are home prices like in, OR?

In, OR the median home value sits at $444K. Against the broader OR market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are there empty rentals in, OR?

Vacancy risk in, OR is elevated. That supports stable cash flow for typical rental holds.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, OR?

The landlord environment in, OR is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

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