Verdict
Medford leads on Affordability, Safety, Weather, while Redding leads on Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
OR
63
✓ winsCA
62
Educational Attainment
OR
53
CA
53
Safety
OR
53
✓ winsCA
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Weather
OR
55
✓ winsCA
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Livability
OR
56
CA
58
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Medford | Redding |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 85,539 | 93,327 |
| Median Income | $65,647 | $67,323 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $1,214 ✓ | $1,278 |
| Median Home Value | $355,600 | $343,000 ✓ |
| Median Age | 38 | 39 |
| HS Graduation | 91% | 93% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 28% ✓ | 26% |
| Broadband Access | 90% | 91% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 55% | 55% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 18 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 4.36 | N/A |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 43.99 | N/A |
| Avg Temperature | 57°F | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | 3" | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | 17" | N/A |