What are the schools like in Jacksonville, OR?

Jacksonville is served primarily by Medford SD 549C. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.5:1.

What is the median household income in Jacksonville?

The median household income in Jacksonville, OR is $100,486 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

What is the weather like in Jacksonville, OR?

Jacksonville has an average high temperature of 48.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.4 inches.

Jacksonville, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jacksonville, OR affordable or expensive?

Jacksonville's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jacksonville is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $543,300 and the median rent is $1,872 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jacksonville, OR?

Jacksonville has a violent crime rate of 103.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 480.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jacksonville, OR a Good Place to Live?

Jacksonville is a small town of 3,008 in Oregon, with a median household income of $100,486 and a 8.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Jacksonville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jacksonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jacksonville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.3

Jacksonville's overall cost of living index is 108.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jacksonville costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Jacksonville, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$543,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,872	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,486	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 103.1 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

103.1 /100k

Property Crime

480.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Jacksonville is served primarily by Medford SD 549C. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Jacksonville, OR	National Avg
School District	Medford SD 549C	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jacksonville sees average highs of 48.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 27.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jacksonville, OR
Average High — January	48.2°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	27.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.4"

Demographics

Metric	Jacksonville, OR	National Avg
Population	3,008	—
Median Age	56.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	9.9%	22.2%
65 and over	39.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Central Point, OR 5 mi Medford, OR 6 mi Ruch, OR 7 mi Phoenix, OR 8 mi Gold Hill, OR 10 mi

Jacksonville vs Other Cities

Jacksonville, OR vs Central Point, OR Jacksonville, OR vs Medford, OR Jacksonville, OR vs Ruch, OR Jacksonville, OR vs Phoenix, OR Jacksonville, OR vs Gold Hill, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacksonville, OR affordable or expensive?

Jacksonville's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Jacksonville roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $543,300 and median rent is $1,872/month.

What is the crime rate in Jacksonville, OR?

Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 103.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 480.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jacksonville?

Public schools in Jacksonville are operated by Medford SD 549C. The district has 17 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.5:1. 43.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Jacksonville, OR a good place to live?

Jacksonville, OR has a population of 3,008, a median household income of $100,486, and an unemployment rate of 8.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville averages 48.2°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.3 inches with about 3.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jacksonville?

The population of Jacksonville, Oregon is 3,008 with a median age of 56.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jacksonville?

Key numbers for living in Jacksonville: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $543,300, median household income $100,486, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jacksonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.