The Town FilesCentral Point, Oregon
City in Jackson County · population 18,997 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $389,100
- Household income
- $86,058
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 41.7
Central Point is a city of 18,997 people in Jackson County, Oregon. The median home is worth $389,100, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks more vibrant than 88% of Oregon towns, more walkable than 85% of Oregon towns, more of a college town than 81% of Oregon towns.
How Central Point ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Central Point is worth $389,100, close to the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $86,058, which is more affordable than 70% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,364 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Central Point | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $389,100 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,364 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $86,058 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Central Point
| People | Central Point | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.9% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 11.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 15.5 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Central Point
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 32.5°F. About 18.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 64 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Central Point since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 1, 2009.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2026 | Fire | FM-5670: Fielder Mountain Fire |
| June 18, 2025 | Fire | FM-5590: Upper Applegate Road Fire |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| September 10, 2020 | Fire | EM-3542: Wildfires |
| September 9, 2020 | Fire | FM-5364: Almeda Glendower Fire |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 91,184 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,862 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Central Point itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Public schools in Central Point
10 public schools with 4,423 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scenic Middle School | 6-8 | 808 | 20.7 |
| Jewett Elementary School | K-5 | 586 | 20.2 |
| Crater Academy of Health and Public Services | 9-12 | 518 | 24.7 |
| Richardson Elementary School | K-5 | 502 | 21.8 |
| Crater School of Business Innovation and Science | 9-12 | 486 | 24.3 |
| Crater Renaissance Academy | 9-12 | 464 | 18.6 |
| Central Point Elementary School | K-5 | 441 | 19.2 |
| Madrone Trail Public Charter School (charter) | K-8 | 241 | 16.1 |
| Sams Valley Elementary School | K-5 | 228 | 19.0 |
| Rogue Primary School | K-2 | 149 | 21.3 |
Towns near Central Point
- Medford, OR4.1 mi · 85,824 people · home $417,100
- Jacksonville, OR5.3 mi · 3,020 people · home $649,200
- White City, OR5.5 mi · 9,090 people · home $302,400
- Phoenix, OR8.3 mi · 4,475 people · home $415,300
- Eagle Point, OR8.4 mi · 9,686 people · home $408,700
- Talent, OR11.5 mi · 6,282 people · home $405,300
- Shady Cove, OR16.5 mi · 3,081 people · home $367,900
- Ashland, OR16.7 mi · 21,360 people · home $583,800
Central Point questions
Is Central Point, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Central Point scores better for retirees than 13% of Oregon towns and quieter than 15%. 19.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in Central Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Central Point is valued at $389,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $86,058, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $1,364 a month.
What is the weather like in Central Point?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 32.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 18.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Central Point get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Central Point in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)