About Medford

Medford, Oregon had a population as of the 2010 census of 74,907. The city is part of a much larger metropolitan area in the Southwest corner of Oregon. Medford sits 27 miles from the California border. The I-5 interstate runs through Medford and provides quick access to the city and nearby suburbs. Medford enjoys a much drier climate than other cities in Oregon due to the Rogue Valley. The temperate climate and large scale economy make it a worthy city for many budding professionals and young families.

Rogue Valley has especially fruitful soil, producing luscious pears, peaches, grapes, and the Oregon timber so well known around the world. The local economy thrives off this industry. Harry and David's is the largest company in the region, employing upwards of 1,600 workers during harvest time. Medford is by and large the largest city in the southern part of Oregon. For that reason many of the downstate medical facilities setup shop in Medford. In addition, Medford has a fairly well attended and progressive wine market, accenting the connection with the vineyards of California. For contact information on any business in Medford, be sure to look at the Medford, Oregon Business Directory. The listings have current contact information on every business in the area.

Medford has beautiful land surrounding it. The city has several parks throughout that offer families outdoor activities and extracurricular opportunities for children during the school year. Notable attractions include Alba Park, the Medford Carnegie Library, Roxy Ann Peak and Prescott Park, and the Bear Creek Park. The latter park measures more than 100 acres of land and includes everything from hiking trails to a BMX track. The gardens throughout many of the city parks are a marvel and continue to impress with the changing seasons. Other attractions can be found by looking through the Medford, Oregon Yellow Pages listings. Medford offers a good mix of restaurants and nightlife activities too. Families can find plenty of pizza, Mexican, and Asian restaurants throughout the city. The wide range of ethnic restaurants makes a night on the town in Medford a culinary adventure.For those thinking of relocating to Medford or the surrounding metropolitan area, locals suggest viewing the information freely available on the Medford city website. The information offers a glimpse into the culture and social lifestyle of Medford and also details much of the public works and transportation options within the city.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan