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Shady Cove, Oregon

city · Jackson County

At a glance

3,076
Population
$367,900
Median home value (all homes)
21% above U.S. median
$428,459
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,110/mo
Median rent
18% below U.S. median
$57,000
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
22.9 min
Average commute
89.8%
Homes with broadband
79.78%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 110 — 10% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities17% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost15% above
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college30 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates92.4%
College graduates19.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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

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