Jobs, pay and daily life in Central Point, from official statistics with source and year on every table.
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By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Central Point is a city in Oregon with 19,216 residents. The median household earns $86,058 a year and the median rent is $1,364 a month, which is 19.0% of the median household income. It is part of the Medford, OR metropolitan area, where BLS counts 89,060 jobs.
How Central Point compares. Among the 60 largest places in Oregon, Central Point is #38 by population, #1 for long commutes (#1 = fewest), #47 for remote work (#1 = most), #15 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Jackson County, is #12 of 36 counties for average pay ($57,862).
Central Point has 19,216 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.5% of the population of Oregon. It covers 4 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 4,760 people per square mile. The median age is 41.7, 3% older than the state median (41.7 against 40.4).
The median gross rent is $1,364 a month (rent plus utilities), 11% below the state median ($1,364 against $1,525). Over a year that is 19.0% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $389,100, which is 4.5 times the median household income ($86,058). 67.2% of households own their home, 6% above the state average (67.2% against 63.3%).
The Medford, OR metropolitan area has 89,060 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $49,900 a year, about the same as the national median ($49,900 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (10,850 jobs, median $47,820); food preparation and serving related (9,010 jobs, median $36,560); sales and related (8,120 jobs, median $37,870). The area is most specialised in healthcare support (1.4 times) and food preparation and serving related (1.1 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are healthcare practitioners and technical ($114,940) and educational instruction and library ($55,580). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Jackson County was 4.7%. 62.4% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Jackson County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 76.3% drive alone, 0.2% use public transit, 1.7% walk, 8.7% work from home. 2.1% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 82% below the state average (2.1% against 11.6%).
28.4% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23% below the state share (28.4% against 36.8%). 4.7% of residents were born outside the United States, 52% below the state share (4.7% against 9.8%). The poverty rate is 6.7%, 44% below the state rate (6.7% against 11.9%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 71°F (21.5°C), and the coolest is Dec at 37°F (3.0°C). About 1,074 mm (42 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (219 mm) and Jul the driest (6 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Medford (4 miles, similar rent); White City (6 miles, similar rent); Ashland (17 miles, similar rent); Grants Pass (22 miles, rent 11% lower). Rent differences are against Central Point; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Occupation ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Location quotient ⇅ | Median pay (year) ⇅ | Entry (10th pct.) ⇅ | Top (90th pct.) ⇅ | Median vs US ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 3,210 | 1.46 | $34,140 | $30,680 | $43,400 | +9% |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,000 | 1.22 | $44,950 | $37,800 | $50,460 | +26% |
| Retail Salespersons | 2,840 | 1.27 | $35,840 | $30,990 | $47,490 | +1% |
| Registered Nurses | 2,370 | 1.22 | $127,030 | $98,520 | $149,370 | +30% |
| Cashiers | 2,060 | 1.16 | $34,390 | $31,060 | $44,460 | +5% |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 1,890 | 1.16 | $39,120 | $34,860 | $49,050 | +5% |
| General and Operations Managers | 1,680 | 0.84 | $95,630 | $50,690 | $202,820 | -10% |
| Office Clerks, General | 1,460 | 1.03 | $48,730 | $36,070 | $63,640 | +8% |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 1,450 | 1.15 | $39,090 | $31,660 | $50,200 | +6% |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 1,440 | 1.22 | $58,220 | $43,850 | $76,810 | -1% |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 1,340 | 1.70 | $49,270 | $36,020 | $66,410 | -3% |
| Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary | 1,190 | 1.47 | $38,750 | $29,580 | $47,940 | +5% |
| Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | 1,180 | 2.15 | $47,230 | $39,900 | $59,980 | +3% |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 1,130 | 0.87 | $50,440 | $30,640 | $72,790 | +43% |
| Nursing Assistants | 1,000 | 1.21 | $47,890 | $43,480 | $59,380 | +13% |
| Cooks, Restaurant | 960 | 1.19 | $38,430 | $33,960 | $55,040 | +3% |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 920 | 0.55 | $37,980 | $35,090 | $49,410 | -6% |
| Receptionists and Information Clerks | 910 | 1.75 | $40,630 | $34,450 | $46,570 | +7% |
| Carpenters | 910 | 2.38 | $57,930 | $39,790 | $99,730 | -4% |
| Medical Assistants | 900 | 1.93 | $48,820 | $44,210 | $58,240 | +7% |
These figures are for the whole Medford, OR metropolitan area, not the city alone.
Median pay across all occupations: $49,900 (US $50,980); unemployment 4.7% (2026M09).
| Industry (residents) ⇅ | Share of employed residents ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Education and health care | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, administrative | 8.9% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities | 8.0% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, accommodation, food | 6.4% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |
| Other services | 3.2% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining | 0.2% |
Cities have no official GDP or payroll count of their own. These figures are for the county where Central Point lies and cover the whole county, not only the city.
| County ⇅ | Population ⇅ | GDP (2024) ⇅ | GDP per resident ⇅ | Jobs (QCEW 2024) ⇅ | Employer sites ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Job change vs 2023 ⇅ | Unemployment rate ⇅ | Labour force ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson County | 222,645 | $13,469 million | $60,494 | 91,184 | 8,355 | $57,862 | +0.2% | 4.7% | 109,826 |
| Industry ⇅ | Jobs ⇅ | Share of private jobs ⇅ | Average annual pay ⇅ | Concentration vs US (location quotient) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 18,610 | 23.3% | $66,622 | 1.42 |
| Retail trade | 13,324 | 16.7% | $41,127 | 1.46 |
| Accommodation and food services | 9,072 | 11.3% | $26,331 | 1.09 |
| Manufacturing | 6,751 | 8.4% | $64,450 | 0.90 |
| Construction | 5,241 | 6.6% | $66,329 | 1.10 |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing | 3,697 | 4.6% | $54,878 | 5.01 |
| Administrative and waste services | 3,444 | 4.3% | $45,528 | 0.64 |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3,084 | 3.9% | $61,654 | 0.80 |
| Other services (except public administration) | 2,898 | 3.6% | $42,490 | 1.06 |
| Professional and technical services | 2,874 | 3.6% | $81,571 | 0.45 |
| Wholesale trade | 2,516 | 3.1% | $66,542 | 0.70 |
| Finance and insurance | 1,746 | 2.2% | $88,912 | 0.47 |
| Arts, entertainment, recreation | 1,624 | 2.0% | $31,296 | 1.06 |
| Management of companies | 1,584 | 2.0% | $109,967 | 1.03 |
| Real estate and rental | 1,186 | 1.5% | $51,504 | 0.84 |
| Educational services | 1,055 | 1.3% | $42,387 | 0.56 |
| Information | 840 | 1.1% | $103,641 | 0.49 |
| Utilities | 258 | 0.3% | $128,393 | 0.74 |
| Mining, oil and gas | 162 | 0.2% | $63,375 | 0.47 |
QCEW counts jobs covered by unemployment insurance; sectors with too few employers are withheld by BLS. Latest-month unemployment is preliminary.
| How residents get to work ⇅ | Share ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Commute of 45 minutes or more | 2.1% |
Shares are of workers aged 16 and over; they describe residents, wherever they work.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,058 |
| Income per person | $42,947 |
| Median gross rent per month | $1,364 |
| Yearly rent as share of median household income | 19.0% |
| Median home value | $389,100 |
| Homeowners | 67.2% |
| Poverty rate | 6.7% |
| Price level of the metro area (US = 100) | 101.4 |
| Metro median pay, all occupations | $49,900 |
Estimate for a wage earner: 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction (IRS), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% above $200,000 single / $250,000 married), and a state rate you set; graduated states show 0 until you enter your own estimate. It ignores credits, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and benefits. Sources: IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments · SSA wage base per Federal Register notice 2025-19763.
State tax: Graduated, top rate 9.90%.
| Indicator ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 |
| High school or higher (25+) | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (25+) | 28.4% |
| Born abroad | 4.7% |
| Labour force participation (16+) | 62.4% |
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| Month ⇅ | Mean temperature (°C) ⇅ | Mean temperature (°F) ⇅ | Precipitation (mm) ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.5 | 38 | 153 |
| Feb | 4.2 | 40 | 122 |
| Mar | 6.1 | 43 | 141 |
| Apr | 8.2 | 47 | 89 |
| May | 12.2 | 54 | 54 |
| Jun | 16.0 | 61 | 28 |
| Jul | 21.4 | 71 | 6 |
| Aug | 21.5 | 71 | 8 |
| Sep | 17.9 | 64 | 28 |
| Oct | 12.0 | 54 | 76 |
| Nov | 6.4 | 44 | 150 |
| Dec | 3.0 | 37 | 219 |
Satellite-reanalysis climatology on a grid of roughly 50 km, so it smooths local effects (hills, coast, city heat). It is not a weather-station record.
| City ⇅ | State ⇅ | Distance (straight line) ⇅ | Population ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medford | OR | 4 mi | 86,315 | $73,230 | $1,376 |
| White City | OR | 6 mi | 10,750 | $71,175 | $1,379 |
| Ashland | OR | 17 mi | 21,259 | $68,028 | $1,387 |
| Grants Pass | OR | 22 mi | 39,311 | $59,646 | $1,217 |
| Klamath Falls | OR | 59 mi | 22,115 | $46,693 | $986 |
| Altamont | OR | 62 mi | 19,927 | $58,629 | $1,015 |
| Roseburg | OR | 63 mi | 23,778 | $53,918 | $1,063 |
| Coos Bay | OR | 96 mi | 15,925 | $56,524 | $1,034 |
| Cottage Grove | OR | 98 mi | 10,698 | $80,875 | $1,254 |
| Springfield | OR | 116 mi | 61,499 | $68,761 | $1,258 |
Straight-line distance in miles, not driving distance.
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19,216 (Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).
$1,364 a month (ACS 2020–2024), which is 19.0% of the median household income.
$86,058 (ACS 2020–2024, in 2024 dollars).
4.7% (BLS county, Jackson County (latest month 2026M09)).
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