None of the Medford area's 10 most common jobs can buy a home in Ashland
The typical house costs $550,750. At today's 7.32% mortgage rate, buying it takes $148,604 a year.
ESTIMATEHome price and rent for Ashland, and jobs and tax for the Medford area. How the estimate works
THE MEDFORD AREA'S 10 MOST COMMON JOBS, BY MEDIAN PAY
MEDIAN PAY
Rent apt $87K
Rent house $105K
Buy $149K
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Registered nurses
$127,030Rent a house
General and operations managers
$95,630Rent an apt
Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers
$58,220Rent over 30%
Office clerks, general
$48,730Rent over 30%
Home health and personal care aides
$44,950Rent over 30%
Stockers and order fillers
$39,120Rent over 30%
Janitors and cleaners
$39,090Rent over 30%
Retail salespersons
$35,840Rent over 30%
Cashiers
$34,390Rent over 30%
Fast food and counter workers
$34,140Rent over 30%
Each line is the yearly pay where that home fits the rule: rent at 30% of pay or less, and the mortgage, tax, insurance, and HOA at 28% of pay or less.