Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Organic Grind
Coffee Shop
Downtowne Coffee House
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Takeout
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Grass Shack Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Human Bean
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) C-
Oregon Shakespeare Festival Production Facility
Theatre Arts
Camelot Theatre
Theatre Arts
Crooked Mile Gallery
Art Gallery
Pheasant Fields Farm
Attraction
Phoenix museum
Museum
Wine & Brush
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (6) F
Little Brown Jug
Bar
Bunks Deli
Fast Food
Talent Liquor
Alcohol
Willie's Talent Club
Bar
Kindred Spirits Wine Bar
Bar
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Figaro's Pizza
Fast Food
Flamingo's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Phoenix Plaza Civic Center
Community Centre
Jazzercise
Gym
Verve Pilates + Fitness Studio
Gym
Groceries (1) F
Ray's Food Place
Grocery Store
Organicos Bakery
Bakery
Ray's
Grocery Store
Parks (10) A+
Joseph Park
Park
Chuck Roberts Park
Park
Old Town Park
Park
Talent Library Playground
Playground
Kamerin Springs
Park
Skyline park
Park
Colver Road Park
Park
Blue Heron Park
Park
Otto Caster park
Park
Bear Creek Greenway
Park
Scenic Park
Park
Shops (3) F
A-one-of-a-kind
Furniture
Namaste Spa
Beauty
Newlook haircare
Hairdresser
Barely Used Beds
Furniture
Roadside Relics
Furniture
Bear Creek Bicycle
Bicycle
Whata U Want?
Gift Shop
Firebird bicycle
Bicycle
Salon Rogue, Master Nail Studio
Beauty
PETRO Shopping Center
Mall
Minute Market
Convenience Store
Gid-de-up Barkins Boutique
Clothing
Circle K
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Shirley's Bridal Salon
Clothing
Goofy's
Furniture
La-Z-Boy
Furniture
Beauty Biz Salon
Hairdresser
AddLife | Detailed Interior Landscaping
Interior Decoration
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commute A

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Talent.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
RVTD
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living C

The cost of living in Talent is 108/100 - which is 3% lower than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime D

Talent crime rates are 3,328 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
2,981 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
347 crimes per 100k C
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employment F

The median income in Talent is $36,051 - which is 32% lower than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$36,051 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (3)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Talent Police Department
Police
Talent Clinic
Clinic
Talent Dental Office
Dentist
Jackson County Fire District
Fire Station
JCFD5 Station 3
Fire Station
Phoenix Police Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Phoenix Family Dentistry
Dentist
Providence Family Practice Phoenix
Clinic
Asante Ashland Community Hospital
Hospital
Siskiyou Eye Center
Doctor
Asante Physician Partners, Family Medicine
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing C

Talent home prices are $222,900 - which is 10% lower than Oregon
Home Price
$222,900 A-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
6.2x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools F

The Talent graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
31% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (2) F
Talent Elementary School
Talent Middle School
Armadillo Technical Institute
Phoenix Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Armadillo Technical Institute
Phoenix High School
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ratings B+

Talent has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes C+
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Shame it burned down. 4 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 18, 2020) BEAUTIFUL area, super friendly people, safe & quiet place to live. Not a night-life kinda town, not a lot of events but plenty of outdoor activities for everyone! I was surprised by the number of conservatives in the area & the heightened popularity of rap music for such a small ...Read More town. The cost of housing is pricey & it's hard to find a place that includes everything i.e. with washer, dryer, full-sized stove, hvac, dishwasher. Read Less
Have lived here a year.. 2.5 rating By person ( May 22, 2019) I am between 25 and 30 years old. Not a lot of people this age around here. Although there is almost no crime in this town, there are plenty of homeless drug addicts. There is a mural downtown that reads "Small Town, Big Heart" however I have not felt this way. People keep to the ...Read More mselves, not the type that smile back at you. I was surprised by the amount of conservatives in the area. There are hardly any amenities in town, you have to travel to Medford or Ashland depending on what you need. Housing is overpriced. Read Less
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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Talent? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Joseph Park
      Chuck Roberts Park
      Old Town Park
      Talent Library Playground
      Kamerin Springs
      Skyline park
      Colver Road Park
      Blue Heron Park

      Entertainment

      Oregon Shakespeare Festival Production Facility
      Camelot Theatre
      Crooked Mile Gallery
      Pheasant Fields Farm
      Phoenix museum
      Wine & Brush

      Food & Drink

      Little Brown Jug
      Bunks Deli
      Talent Liquor
      Willie's Talent Club
      Kindred Spirits Wine Bar
      DQ Grill & Chill
      Golden Phoenix Chinese Restaurant
      Subway

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Talent? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Talent.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Talent? The cost of living in Talent is 108/100 - which is 3% lower than Oregon.
      Talent
      108

      8% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Talent? Talent crime rates are 3,328, which are 2% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      3,328 per 100k people

      43% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      43% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      226%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Talent? The median income in Talent is $36,051 which is 32% lower than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $36,05135% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,28122% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Talent a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Talent home prices? Talent home prices are $222,900 - which is 10% lower than Oregon
      Median home value
      $222,90021% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,10216% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      55%

      14% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Talent have good schools? The Talent graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      31%

      35% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      29% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Talent a good place to live? Talent has an overall rating of 74% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      74%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      65%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      96%

      2 total surveys

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