Laurelhurst
Neighborhood in Medford, Oregon
Jackson County 97504
Punky's Pies and movies in Medford Center
Donut Country on Jackson Street perks up slow mornings with coffee and crispy donuts. Those with a sweet tooth have a wide selection of treats to pick from, neatly arranged in a glass case at the payment counter. Like Donut Country, other shopping and dining is well within reach of Laurelhurst. “It’s walking distance to a lot of things,” Batte says. “Movie theaters are a few blocks away, and that whole [Medford Center] shopping center is right there.”The Village at Medford Center provides a Cinemark Tinseltown Medford 15 movie theater and the Collaborative Theatre Project, where theater enthusiasts can enjoy a new production almost every month. The shopping center is also home to Punky’s Diner and Pies, a retro 1950s-inspired diner with a crisp white interior and cherry red booths. The diner serves All-American breakfast all day, including corned beef hash, fluffy waffles, grits and old-fashioned potato cakes, but it’s known for its deep-dish pies, handmade by the founder, Punky, or her granddaughter. Patrons are instructed to “EAT PIE” by a siren-red sign on the wall, and they can choose between double-crusted, cream and Dutch options. Across the parking lot, shoppers can pick up essentials at Safeway.
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Jackson Street connects Laurelhurst to downtown
Jackson Street runs along the southern border of Laurelhurst, bringing residents to downtown Medford in less than five minutes by car. Before it reaches the heart of town, Jackson Street passes Safeway and the Medford Center shopping area, as well as Hawthorne Park. The neighborhood’s eastern border consists of Crater Lake Avenue, which leads north to Providence Medford Medical Center and further to White City. Interstate 5 is nearby as well, running through the state of Oregon and south past the California border.Laurelhurst home prices fall below the Medford average
The Laurelhurst neighborhood, which is less than a square mile, consists of gridded residential streets dotted with a few small businesses on its perimeter. Its quiet streets feature small bungalows and cottages that all but hug each other on the sides. Homes come adorned with Craftsman touches, while patio furniture and small play sets in front yards give a glimpse into the daily lives of neighbors. Sidewalks make getting around the neighborhood—or to Hedrick Middle School—safe and easy. Homes cost between $260,000 and $350,000—significantly below the average home value of $440,880 across the Medford metro area—coming with two bedrooms. Though many of the homes were built in the 1960s, others were constructed in the early 2000s, adding variety to the housing mix.
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Hawthorne Park and Donahue Frohnmayer Park
Following Jackson Street to the west, residents will wind up at Hawthorne Park, which features a large playground for younger children, a basketball court as well as a few skate ramps shaded by the Interstate 5 bridge. Dog owners can bring their four-legged friends to the mulched off-leash dog park, while children can do the same at the nearby splash pad. About five minutes in the car will bring residents to Donahue Frohnmayer Park, where two playgrounds stand side-by-side—one shaded by a light tan tarp for sunnier days—surrounded by asphalt walking trails.
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Pathways program at Northwest Medford High
The youngest students in Laurelhurst may attend Roosevelt Elementary School, which earns a C from Niche, before potentially attending B-rated Hedrick Middle School, located immediately east of the neighborhood. Northwest Medford High School serves teenagers in the area, earning a six out of 10 rating on Great Schools. The school boasts an average teacher retention rate of 89% over the past three years, and 84% of teachers at the school have more than three years of experience in the classroom. The high school participates in the district’s Pathways program, empowering students to choose a field they would like to explore through several courses, complete a resume, as well as a postsecondary career plan for that field. Pathways offered at North Medford High include broadcast journalism, computer science, K-12 education, public service and performing arts.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Mary Parsagian
Mary Parsagian
RE/MAX Integrity
(541) 293-1931
200 Total Sales
1 in Laurelhurst
$393,134 Price
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Adam Rutledge
Adam Rutledge
eXp Realty, LLC
(541) 702-3746
608 Total Sales
2 in Laurelhurst
$160K - $272K Price Range
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Brooke Richmond
Brooke Richmond
John L. Scott Ashland
(541) 631-4829
12 Total Sales
1 in Laurelhurst
$345,000 Price
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Michele Fleisher
Michele Fleisher
Responds QuicklyJohn L. Scott Medford
(541) 787-2552
109 Total Sales
1 in Laurelhurst
$230,000 Price
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Nate Eckhardt
Nate Eckhardt
Active Property Service
(541) 507-5920
100 Total Sales
1 in Laurelhurst
$370,000 Price
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Glen Thone
Glen Thone
RE/MAX Integrity
(541) 275-5309
97 Total Sales
1 in Laurelhurst
$275,000 Price
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 6th
- Public
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Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Laurelhurst | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 | 4 |
| Burglary | 8 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 6 | 4 |
| Larceny | 8 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 6 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Laurelhurst Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Laurelhurst, Medford sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Laurelhurst, Medford over the last 12 months is $305,500, down 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$302,000
Median Sale Price
$305,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$302,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$309,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
8
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$302
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
180
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1944
Months of Supply
4.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,111
Significantly below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,954
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
4,791
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
705
Median Age
37
Population under 18
24.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$28,557
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,359
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.1%
College Graduates
17.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
18''
Average Winter Low Temperature
32°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
5''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
61
/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
86
/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
37
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Nearby Neighborhoods
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Downtown Medford
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Charming residential suburb on the edge of northeastern Medford
Lawnview
Quiet East Medford neighborhood surrounded by parks and suburban amenities.
McLoughlin
Residential neighborhood with older homes near downtown Medford
Liberty Park
Staple neighborhood businesses and restaurants between antique Craftsman homes.
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