Living here
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college14 mi
High school graduates96.7%
College graduates66.2%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Ashland Economic Development
The City of Ashland's Economic Development & Grants page describes current grant and program opportunities to support local businesses and guides steps to starting a business, with contact through the City Manager's Office.
region
Southern Oregon Regional Economic Development Inc.
SOREDI is the designated Economic Development District for Jackson and Josephine Counties in Southern Oregon; it serves to help businesses launch, relocate, and prosper with programs and incentives unique to an EDD.
state
Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state
Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo