Question 1

Is Medford, OR or Woodburn, OR cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Woodburn, OR is cheaper. The median home price in Medford, OR is approximately $297,600 and in Woodburn, OR it is approximately $291,800 — a difference of $5,800.

Question 2

Is Medford, OR or Woodburn, OR safer?

Accepted Answer

Medford, OR scores higher on safety. Medford, OR has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. Woodburn, OR has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Medford, OR or Woodburn, OR more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Woodburn, OR is more walkable. Medford, OR has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Woodburn, OR has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Medford, OR or Woodburn, OR?

Accepted Answer

Medford, OR has higher-rated schools. Medford, OR has a school rating of 8.2/10 and Woodburn, OR has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Medford, OR or Woodburn, OR?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Medford, OR	Woodburn, OR
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$298K	$292K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$59K	$61K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low ✓ More stable	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	10/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	1/100	18/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	90 min	90 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	D+
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good	Good
Community
Schools	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools	7.5/10
Best for	FamiliesStudentsRemote workers	Families with school‑age childrenFirst‑time homebuyers looking for affordabilityRemote workers who can commute to Portland

Medford, OR vs Woodburn, OR

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