Medford metropolitan area

Medford–Grants Pass
Medford–Grants Pass, OR
Combined Statistical Area
Welcome sign near the north end of Medford
Interactive map of Medford–Grants Pass, OR CSA
Coordinates: 42°25′56″N 122°43′43″W / 42.4322°N 122.7286°W / 42.4322; -122.7286
Country United States
State Oregon
Largest cityMedford
Other citiesGrants Pass
Ashland
Central Point
Eagle Point
Highest elevation
7,047 ft (2,148 m)
Lowest elevation
430 ft (131 m)
Population
  Total
285,919
  Rank205th in the U.S.
  Density70/sq mi (26/km2)
GDP
  Grants Pass MSA$3.877 billion (2023)
  Medford MSA$12.853 billion (2023)
Time zoneUTC−8 (PST)
  Summer (DST)UTC−7 (PDT)

The Medford metropolitan area is a metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Oregon centered on the principal city of Medford, Oregon. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) identifies it as the Medford, OR Metropolitan Statistical Area, a metropolitan statistical area used by the United States Census Bureau (USCB) and other entities. The OMB defines the area as comprising all of Jackson County, including Medford, Ashland and Central Point. The Medford metropolitan area also includes Grants Pass in neighboring Josephine County, though the OMB excludes it.