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White City, OR

A town of about 10,750 people in Jackson County, part of the Medford area. Resident comments and photos are about White City; job numbers cover the wider area.

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What kind of place it is

Lively, Artsy, Historic

Scored the same way as the quiz, against 382 U.S. metro areas. A feel is listed when White City scores 70 or higher out of 100.

Lively
88 / 100
Lively: about 91 bars, music venues and restaurants per 100,000 people
Artsy
85 / 100
32 museums, galleries and theaters nearby; arts jobs 1.0x the U.S. share
Historic
72 / 100
4 places on the National Register of Historic Places nearby

Less so: growing.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around White City

Where it is, what's close by, and trails.
Where it is
White City
White City in Oregon
Oregon in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of White City's center.

6
grocery stores
18
restaurants
10
coffee shops
14
parks
30
playgrounds
2
libraries
1
movie theater
2
museums
2
bookstores
3
gyms
2
bars
5
pharmacies
1
hospital

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Biking and trails

Within 5 miles of the center of White City.

Bike lanes and bike paths
34 miles
more than most U.S. towns
Walking and hiking trails
31 miles
more than most U.S. towns

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Counts depend on how well local volunteers have mapped the area, so treat them as a rough guide.

Costs of moving here

Rent, the move itself, and getting set up.

What rent costs

Of about 373 rented homes in White City, 90% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 32%
$1,000 to $1,499: 44%
$1,500 to $1,999: 14%
$2,000 to $2,499: 4%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in White City rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. Before you get the keys, expect about $2,000 to $2,998 for first month plus a deposit, or up to $3,000 to $4,497 where landlords also ask for last month.

Many landlords want your income to be about 3 times the rent. For $1,000 to $1,499, that's a yearly income of about $36,000 to $53,964.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Moving to Oregon: before and after

  • Forward your mail: USPS change of address. It costs about $1 online to confirm who you are.
  • Switch your driver's license and car registration. Each state sets its own deadline, often somewhere between 10 days and a few months after you move. Find the Oregon DMV.
  • Register to vote at your new address: Oregon voter registration.
  • Set up power, gas, water and trash. Some cities bill water and trash together, and some ask new customers for a deposit.
  • Update your address with your bank, employer, insurance and the IRS (Form 8822 if you're not filing soon).
  • Find a doctor and dentist early. New-patient waits can be weeks, even in big cities.

Schools and childcare

Schools

8 public school districts in this county, with about 30,709 students in all. The county also has 10 public charter schools and 9 private schools. Which public school serves a home depends on its address.

Butte Falls Charter SchoolCentral Point Elementary SchoolJewett Elementary SchoolPatrick Elementary SchoolRichardson Elementary SchoolSams Valley Elementary SchoolHanby Middle SchoolScenic Middle SchoolCrater Academy of Health and Public ServicesCrater School of Business Innovation and ScienceCrater Renaissance AcademyRogue Primary SchoolHillside ElementaryShady Cove SchoolTable Rock ElementaryEagle Point Middle SchoolEagle Point High SchoolLake Creek Learning CenterEagle Rock Elementary SchoolWhite Mountain Middle SchoolCrater Lake AcademyKids Unlimited Academy White CityApplegate Elementary SchoolGriffin Creek Elementary SchoolHoover Elementary SchoolHoward Elementary SchoolJackson Elementary SchoolJacksonville Elementary SchoolJefferson Elementary SchoolLone Pine Elementary SchoolOak Grove Elementary SchoolKennedy Elementary SchoolRoosevelt Elementary SchoolRuch Outdoor Community SchoolWashington Elementary SchoolWilson Elementary SchoolHedrick Middle SchoolMcloughlin Middle SchoolSouth Medford High SchoolNorth Medford High SchoolAbraham Lincoln ElementaryMadrone Trail Public Charter SchoolLogos Charter SchoolKids Unlimited AcademyThe Valley School of Southern OregonMedford Online AcademyOakdale Middle SchoolPhoenix Elementary SchoolTalent Elementary SchoolTalent Middle SchoolPhoenix High SchoolOrchard Hill Elementary SchoolArmadillo Community Charter SchoolPhoenix-Talent Rising AcademyProspect Charter SchoolRogue River Elementary SchoolRogue River Junior/Senior HighRivers Edge Academy Charter SchoolSouth Valley AcademySt Mary'S of Medford (private)Grace Cascade Christian Schools (private)Rogue Valley Adventist Academy (private)Medford Montessori School (private)New Heights Christian School (private)Knox Classical Academy (private)Knox Classical Academy (private)Shady Point S.D.A. Elementary (private)JOSEPHINE COUNTYKLAMATH COUNTYDOUGLAS COUNTYJACKSON COUNTYWhite City
Public Public charter Private County line District that covers the center of White City: Eagle Point School District 9
District and county lines: U.S. Census Bureau. Tap a dot for details. A home's assigned school depends on its address; check with the district before you buy or rent.

Closest public schools to the center of White City

Elementary
Table Rock Elementary0.4 mi
Public
grades K to 5 · 705 students · 15 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 19%, math 10% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Kids Unlimited Academy White City1.2 mi
Public charter
grades K to 2 · 98 students · 14 per teacher
Crater Lake Academy2.0 mi
Public charter
grades K to 12 · 368 students · 23 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 35 to 39%, math 6 to 9% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Middle
White Mountain Middle School0.5 mi
Public
grades 6 to 8 · 357 students · 17.9 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 35%, math 11% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Crater Lake Academy2.0 mi
Public charter
grades K to 12 · 368 students · 23 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 35 to 39%, math 6 to 9% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Eagle Point Middle School4.1 mi
Public
grades 6 to 8 · 396 students · 20.8 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 47%, math 25% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
High school
Crater Lake Academy2.0 mi
Public charter
grades K to 12 · 368 students · 23 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 35 to 39%, math 6 to 9% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Eagle Point High School3.4 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 1,004 students · 18.9 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 35 to 39%, math 10 to 14% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Crater School of Business Innovation and Science5.8 mi
Public
grades 9 to 12 · 486 students · 24.3 per teacher
Passed the state test: reading 40 to 44%, math 30 to 34% (state: reading 44%, math 31%)
Private
Knox Classical Academy1.3 mi
Private
grades K to 11 · 50 students · 6.7 per teacher
Knox Classical Academy1.3 mi
Private
grades K to 11 · 51 students · 6.9 per teacher
New Heights Christian School5.8 mi
Private
grades Pre-K to 5 · 81 students · 10.8 per teacher

Straight-line miles from the center of White City, nearest first. Being closest doesn't mean a school serves a given home. "Passed the state test" is the share of students who scored proficient or better on Oregon's own reading and math tests in the 2021-22 school year, the latest year the U.S. Department of Education has published for every school. Each state sets its own test and passing bar, so compare schools within the same state, not across states. Test results track family income closely and leave out a lot (teachers, programs, how a school fits your child). For newer results, see the state's school report card.

Public school districts in the county

Medford Sd 549c · Medford
13,866 students · 19 students per teacher · 25 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Central Point Sd 6 · Central Point
4,861 students · 24.8 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Eagle Point Sd 9 · Eagle Point
4,242 students · 18.7 students per teacher · 11 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Ashland Sd 5 · Ashland
2,568 students · 16.5 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Phoenix-Talent Sd 4 · Phoenix
2,269 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

School choice and pre-K in Oregon

Going to school in another district
State law lets each district decide whether to take students from other districts. Some do, some don't; ask the district you'd like.
Picking a different school in your district
State law doesn't set a rule for switching schools within a district; it's up to each district.
Free state pre-K
17% of 4-year-olds and 13% of 3-year-olds in Oregon attend state-funded pre-K (U.S.: 37% and 9%). Spots, hours and who qualifies vary by district.

School choice: state law as summarized by the Education Commission of the States, 50-State Comparison: Open Enrollment Policies (2022). Pre-K: share of children in state-funded pre-K, National Institute for Early Education Research, State of Preschool 2025 Yearbook (2024-25 school year).

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey, 2021-22. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For programs and newer results, see each district's site and the state's school report card.

Childcare and colleges

Daycare and preschool

Oregon keeps an official list of licensed childcare, with inspection reports and openings in many states. In a lot of towns, infant spots fill up months ahead, so it helps to get on waitlists before you move.

Typical full-time prices in this county (2022)
AgeDaycare centerHome daycare
Infant (under 2)$262/week
about $13,600 a year
$173/week
about $9,000 a year
Toddler (2)$239/week
about $12,400 a year
Preschool (3 to 4)$191/week
about $9,900 a year
$159/week
about $8,300 a year
School-age$86/week
about $4,500 a year

For an infant at a center: $262/week here, $318 across OR, $259 across the U.S.. Full-time infant care at a center here costs about 16% of a typical family's income. These are 2022 prices, the newest the government has published by county, and prices have gone up since.

U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022. Middle (median) price for full-time care. State and U.S. figures average the county prices, weighted by population (Census 2024).
Search licensed childcare in Oregon →
Link via childcare.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services).

One college in the county around White City. Prices are yearly tuition and fees for full-time undergrads, before financial aid.

Southern Oregon University · Ashland
Public, 4-year · 5,371 students · $12,093 in-state, $30,723 out-of-state

Moving for school? Public colleges charge state residents much less. Most states want you to have lived there about 12 months, for reasons other than school, before you count as a resident for tuition. The rules differ by state, so check with the college's registrar.

IPEDS 2023-24, National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS). Degree-granting public and nonprofit schools with 100+ students. Varro doesn't rank colleges.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$431,210
What a typical home sells for across the Medford area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026
Cost of living
About 1% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $101 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 101.4 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 21 min at rush hour
To downtown Medford, OR, 10 miles. About 21 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
19 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
None within 15 miles
No mapped data center buildings near the town center.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Homeowners insurance
About $1,572 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OR. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hail risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's rating for hail damage in the county, compared with other U.S. counties.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Hospitals nearby
1 within 5 miles
Hospitals mapped within 5 miles of the center. Emergency and specialty care vary, so check which ones fit your needs.
Source: OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
Drug overdose deaths (county)
22.6 per 100,000 people a year
50 deaths in the 12 months ending March 2026. OR average: 19.4 per 100,000. U.S.: 19.9. Counts are by where people lived, and recent months may still be updated.
Source: CDC National Center for Health Statistics, provisional counts through March 2026; Census population estimates 2024
People without housing (local count)
About 52.5 per 10,000 residents
HUD's one-night count in January 2025 found 1,161 people without housing in the Medford, Ashland/Jackson County area: 740 in shelters and 421 outside, down from 1,163 in 2024. OR: 63.7 per 10,000. U.S.: 21.9. One-night counts miss people, and how areas count differs.
Source: HUD Point-in-Time Count, January 2025 (HUD, 2025 report to Congress); Census population estimates 2024
Unemployment
5.7%
The share of people looking for work who can't find it, averaged over the year. U.S.: about 4%.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Median household income
$71,443
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.76% of home value a year
About $760 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 9.90%
OR's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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