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Talent, OR

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Population
6,296
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,629 ft
Median Home Value
$405,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,543
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Talent

Nestled in southern Oregon's scenic Rogue River Valley, Talent is a charming town of about 6,000 residents located right between Ashland and Phoenix. It offers a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere with beautiful views of the surrounding Siskiyou Mountains. Highway 99 and Interstate 5 run through the area, making regional travel straightforward while keeping the town itself peaceful, approachable, and close-knit.

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Local families are served by the Phoenix-Talent School District, with elementary and middle schools right in town. Cyclists and walkers love having direct access to the Bear Creek Greenway, a paved trail running through Talent that links up with Ashland, Medford, and Central Point. Plus, living here puts you just minutes from Ashland’s lively cultural scene and Medford’s larger hospitals, stores, and regional airport.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Sales TaxA+100.0rating

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