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White City.
White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in White City
White City is a community of 10,913 people in Oregon. The median household income is $71,175, median rent runs about $1,379 per month, and median home values are around $302,400. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.
White City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Foreign-Born
11.1%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
+10.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in White City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In White City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (94.4%), and 27.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.5%
of residents
65 and Older
11.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.2%
of households
Married Couples
49.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.10
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in White City
In White City, rent runs 10% below the OR average, and home values are 37% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
101.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,017
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Home Value Trend
Latest: $350,082 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts above OR average
Unemployment in White City
Unemployment in Jackson County, which includes White City, is 0.5 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
White City: Jackson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jackson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
White City is about 5% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What White City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.8 min avg
How White City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In White City, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR)
Small hub536k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, which covers White City, runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
298.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,079.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jackson County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWildfire most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes White City, the most common type is wildfire, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Winter Storm | $150,000 |
| 2024 | 25 | Winter Storm | $192,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2021 | 21 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2020 | 23 | Wildfire | $10.0M |
| 2019 | 22 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2018 | 20 | Wildfire | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
11 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
White City is about 5% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes White City, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
White City is about 5% of Jackson County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
White City has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
50°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.4"
Hot Days/Year
61
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
64
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
103
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 33°F | 2.72" |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 1.96" |
| Mar | 59°F | 37°F | 1.81" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 1.51" |
| May | 74°F | 47°F | 1.34" |
| Jun | 82°F | 52°F | 0.68" |
| Jul | 92°F | 59°F | 0.24" |
| Aug | 91°F | 58°F | 0.33" |
| Sep | 84°F | 51°F | 0.48" |
| Oct | 70°F | 42°F | 1.22" |
| Nov | 54°F | 36°F | 2.61" |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 3.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in White City
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside White City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Medford Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Medford
Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8 mi away · Medford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in White City
White City's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 10.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
10.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for White City
White City has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
37 mi awayCrater Lake National Park
National Park
50 mi awayLava Beds National Monument
National Monument
82 mi awayTule Lake National Monument
National Monument
84 mi awayRedwood National and State Parks
National and State Parks
96 mi awayPublic Libraries in White City
White City Branch Library
3143 Avenue C, White City
Cities Near White City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to White City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
White City FAQ
Is White City, Oregon affordable?⌄
White City's median rent is $1,379/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,175/year. Median home value is $302,400.
Is White City, Oregon safe?⌄
White City is policed by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 298 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1079 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in White City, Oregon?⌄
Jackson County, which includes White City, has an unemployment rate of 5.7%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in White City, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in White City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,379/month and median household income is $71,175/year. The median home value is $302,400. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in White City, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in White City is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from