Living in Central Point, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central Point · Census data 2020–2024
Central Point has 19,216 residents with a median age of 41.7. The median household income is $86,058 (4% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $389,100, the median rent is $1,364/month.
Central Point at a glance
- Population
- 19,216
- Median age
- 41.7State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $86,058State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $389,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,364/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 67.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Central Point a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Oregon median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Central Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central Point the median home value is $389,100, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,364 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,790 a month in housing costs.
Central Point median household income
The median household income in Central Point is $86,058 and the income per person is $42,947. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Central Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,978
- Owner-occupied
- 67.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.8%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.46
Central Point demographics
- Population
- 19,216
- Median age
- 41.7
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 7,758
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 11.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central Point ›
Education in Central Point
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Central Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central Point
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8.6%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.9%
Central Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
| Eagle Point | 9,839 | $84,126 | $408,700 | $1,307 |
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Central Point, OR?
The median household income in Central Point is $86,058, 4% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Central Point?
The median home value in Central Point is $389,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Central Point?
The median gross rent in Central Point is $1,364 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Central Point, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Oregon median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
What is the median age in Central Point?
The median age in Central Point is 41.7 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Central Point?
The average commute to work in Central Point is 16 minutes; 8.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central Point?
The unemployment rate in Central Point is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central Point?
28.4% of adults in Central Point have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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