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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Medford

Medford has 22 income-based rental properties totaling 950 units, giving renters a meaningful range of affordable options in southern Oregon. With a citywide median rent of $1,376 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing can offer significant savings for eligible households. Of the 9 properties with inspection scores on record, 6 rated excellent and 3 rated good -- a strong sign of overall property quality.

22
Properties
950
Total units
91/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,376/mo

Affordability in Medford, OR

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Medford is $1,376 per month and the median household income is $73,230 per year. About 44% of Medford households rent their homes, reflecting a sizable renter community that may benefit from income-based and HUD-assisted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
500 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Medford Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 500 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 86 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Medford

The area around assisted properties in Medford scores well for walkability but has more limited public transit options, according to Walk Score.

  • Walk Score: 86 - Very Walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot.
  • Transit Score: 30 - Some Transit -- a few routes serve the area.
  • Bike Score: 59 -- bikeable, with some infrastructure in place.

These scores reflect the area around the 9 assisted properties tracked on this page and may vary by specific location.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
24 schools · 3 districts

Schools

Medford is served by 24 schools across 3 districts, including 15 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$73,230 median income

Cost of Renting in Medford, OR

The median household income in Medford is $73,230 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median monthly rent across the city is $1,376, per the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Medford can offer meaningful savings for renters who qualify. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are typically set as a percentage of your household income or capped based on area income limits, rather than tied to market rates.

  • Median household income: $73,230/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,376/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 44% of Medford residents rent their home (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-based properties tracked: 9 buildings with 454 total units in Medford
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environmental Risk

All 9 affordable housing properties in Medford have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone, according to flood zone data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 91/100(9 of 22 scored)
90+ (6)70–89 (3)No score (13)

22 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Medford, OR

Medford is one of southern Oregon's largest cities and home to a growing stock of income-based rental housing. With 44 percent of residents renting (according to Census ACS 5-Year data), and a citywide median rent of $1,376 per month, HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties here can offer meaningful savings for eligible households.

Lease Lantern has identified 9 HUD-assisted properties totaling 454 units across Medford. All 9 properties have been scored, and 6 of those 9 rate as Excellent, with the remaining 3 rated Good -- a strong overall picture for assisted housing quality in this city.

None of the 9 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to our flood data review.

According to Walk Score, Medford rates 86 (Very Walkable) and 30 (Some Transit), meaning daily errands are manageable on foot for many residents, though riders should plan around limited bus service.

The Medford Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 500 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Eligibility & how to apply

Oregon income limits (2026)Oregon public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Oregon

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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