Living in Talent, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Talent · Census data 2020–2024
Talent has 6,254 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $62,543 (25% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $405,300, the median rent is $1,579/month.
Talent at a glance
- Population
- 6,254
- Median age
- 41.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $62,543State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $405,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,579/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 48.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Talent a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Oregon median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Talent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Talent the median home value is $405,300, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,579 per month, which is 32.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,736 a month in housing costs.
Talent median household income
The median household income in Talent is $62,543 and the income per person is $40,260. 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Talent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,270
- Owner-occupied
- 48.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 1.98
Talent demographics
- Population
- 6,254
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.2%
- Households
- 3,152
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Talent ›
Education in Talent
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Talent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Talent
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 4.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Talent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talent | 6,254 | $62,543 | $405,300 | $1,579 |
| Phoenix | 4,390 | $66,508 | $415,300 | $1,225 |
| Ashland | 21,259 | $68,028 | $583,800 | $1,387 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Ruch | 1,151 | $83,700 | $400,500 | $1,907 |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Eagle Point | 9,839 | $84,126 | $408,700 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Talent, OR?
The median household income in Talent is $62,543, 25% lower 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 Talent?
The median home value in Talent is $405,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Talent?
The median gross rent in Talent is $1,579 per month, about 32.6% of household income.
Is Talent, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Oregon median.
What is the median age in Talent?
The median age in Talent is 41.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Talent?
The average commute to work in Talent is 21 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Talent?
The unemployment rate in Talent is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Talent?
39.4% of adults in Talent 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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