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Talent, Oregon

city · Jackson County

At a glance

6,254
Population
$405,300
Median home value (all homes)
34% above U.S. median
$441,553
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,579/mo
Median rent
17% above U.S. median
$62,543
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
20.2%
Locations with fiber available
4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing51% above
Goods & services3% above
Utilities21% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost7% 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 college6 mi
Nearest community college7 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates95.1%
College graduates39.4%

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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