Taking after its name, Central Point is a quiet city located at the heart of the Rogue Valley, approximately 4 miles north of Medford. In 2020, the city had a population of just under 20,000 residents, according to U.S. Census Bureau. Central Point blends together 19th-century historic charm with modern infrastructure and amenities that help give the community its small-town, close-knit feel. “Central Point – along with White City – is kind of like a suburb of Medford,” says Taylor Lore, a local broker with Coldwell Banker Pro West Real Estate. “This area has seen lots of recent development of townhouses, which are great options for working professionals.” The city’s largest employers include Lithia Motors and the Jackson County School District, although some residents commute to nearby cities for work. The Siskiyou Mountains, a vast range full of hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities, border Central Point to the west.
The iconic Table Rock can be viewed from Central Point.
Townhouses are some of the residential living options in Central Point.
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Range of housing options
Most of the housing in Central Point was either built during the latter half of the 20th century or in the early 2000s. Newer construction is generally located on the outskirts of the city in suburban neighborhoods, while older properties are clustered around the downtown area. Central Point has a handful of mobile home communities with manufactured housing units costing between $75,000 and $200,000; the rest of the city’s housing options range anywhere from about $275,000 to $750,000. The median price of a home here hovers around $410,000, and listings spend an average of about 43 days on the market before being sold.
This craftsman style home is a popular type of home in Central Point.
There are many newer constructed homes like this modern style in Central Point.
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Students zoned for Central Point School District
Students in kindergarten through 12th grade are zoned for the Central Point School District, which receives an overall C-plus rating from Niche and has five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school. The district also includes the Rogue Primary School, which serves kindergarten and first-grade students. Students in this district can also enroll in the Comet Academy Magnet Program, a project-based academic program that serves kindergarten through eighth grade.
Rogue Primary School is a top-rated elementary school in Central Point.
For great academics and sports opportunities, Central Point’s Crater High has it all.
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City parks and outdoor destinations
The Central Point Parks and Recreation Department oversees 12 city parks, including the eight-acre Don Jones Memorial Park, the community’s largest outdoor space with features like athletic facilities and a water park area open from May through early September. Community recreation programs include a pickleball club, local gardens and soccer camps. Robynne Whitaker, a Realtor with Millen Property Group, notes that the Bear Creek Greenway stretches 28 miles from Ashland to Central Point and is a popular with pedestrians. “The greenway is mostly paved – you see people rollerblading, walking… and there are lots of parks along it,” Whitaker says. Sixty miles outside of the city is the iconic Crater Lake National Park, one of the state’s most popular natural destinations. Thousands of years ago, the Crater Lake caldera was formed by a volcanic eruption; with a maximum depth of 1,949 feet, the lake is known to be the deepest in the country. Central Point has a Mediterranean climate, with mild winters and warm, dry summers, meaning residents can enjoy year-round outdoor recreation.
This family is enjoying the playground at Don Jones Memorial Park in Central Point.
Bear Creek Greenway is long biking and walking pathway through most of Central Point.
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Local stores downtown, entertainment destinations in the suburbs
Downtown Central Point lines several blocks of Pine Street near the middle of the city. Eclectic storefronts house a wide collection of local restaurants, boutique shops and small businesses. Central Point Saturday Market, a weekly event that takes place from May through Labor Day in September, is one of the most popular activities in the downtown area. Local mainstays include the Rogue Creamery, an iconic cheese and shop that’s been operating in the Rogue Valley since 1933. For big box stores and national retailers, locals can make the 3-mile drive south to the Rogue Valley Mall, a sprawling indoor commercial center with over 100 shops and eateries. Most of Central Point’s entertainment venues and attractions – including the Rogue Valley Family Fun Center, the Jackson County Fairgrounds and the Crater Rock Museum – are located just off Interstate 5 along the city’s northeastern boundary.
Rogue Creamery has the best cheese in Central Point.
Volamos Boutique has the best trendy women’s attire in Central Point.
The Point Pub N Grill serves great beers and food in Central Point.
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Getting around the Rogue Valley
The two major thoroughfares in Central Point are Oregon Highway 99 and Interstate 5; the former runs across the middle of the city and cuts through the downtown area, while the latter skirts along the city’s edges. Both thoroughfares travel south into neighboring Medford and continue to the city of Ashland, approximately 17 miles away. Public transit options in Central Point include bus services along Freeman Road and 10th Street, which are operated by the Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD). The Rogue Valley International Medford Airport is a quick 2-mile drive from downtown Central Point.
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Central Point by the Numbers
18,919
Population
42
Average Days on Market
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)$399,000
Median Single Family Price$420,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft$283
Months Of Supply3
Demographics and Finance
Median Household Income$74K
Higher than National Average$71K
% Owners65%
Higher than National Average63%
College Graduates23%
Lower than National Average34%
Average Home Value
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Top Schools in Central Point, OR
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Best Public Elementary Schools
#1 Sams Valley Elementary School
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#2 Wilson Elementary School
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#3 Central Point Elementary School
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#4 Jewett Elementary School
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#5 Richardson Elementary School
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#6 Howard Elementary School
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#7 Rogue Primary School
Best Public Middle Schools
#1 Hedrick Middle School
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#2 Scenic Middle School
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#3 McLoughlin Middle School
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Best Public High Schools
#1 Crater School of Business Innovation & Science (BIS)
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