Community
Phoenix
On I-5 between Medford and Talent, along Bear Creek. Much of town has rebuilt since the 2020 Almeda Fire, so newer homes sit beside older ones.
Quick facts
Phoenix at a glance
Phoenix is an incorporated city in Jackson County, ZIP code 97535, on I-5 between Medford and Talent along Bear Creek. Downtown Medford is about 10 minutes north and Ashland about 15 minutes south. The paved Bear Creek Greenway runs through town.
What it's like
Living in Phoenix
Phoenix is a town that rebuilt. The 2020 Almeda Fire burned through Phoenix and Talent, and in the years since, new homes and businesses have filled in alongside the older streets.
Location is the draw: halfway between Medford and Ashland on I-5, with the Bear Creek Greenway for an easy ride to either. The Phoodery gathers local kitchens around one courtyard with fire pits in winter, and Clyde's Corner is a classic stop along the Greenway.
Homes mix newer and rebuilt construction with older homes, plus rural properties in the hills to the east.
Before you buy here
The homework
For rebuilt homes, ask for the permits and final inspections. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. Near Bear Creek, check the flood zone.
Local favorites
Around Phoenix
outdoors
Bear Creek Greenway
A paved path running the length of the valley floor through Talent, Phoenix and Medford. It's easy on a bike or e-bike,
food
Clyde's Corner
The classic halfway stop on the Bear Creek Greenway.
food
The Phoodery
Local kitchens around one courtyard, so everyone orders something different: Korean fried chicken and truffle fries from
Questions
Phoenix FAQ
What is it like to live in Phoenix, Oregon?
A small city between Medford and Ashland on I-5, with quick access to both, the Bear Creek Greenway through town, and a mix of rebuilt, newer and older homes.
Did the Almeda Fire affect Phoenix?
Yes. The 2020 Almeda Fire burned through Phoenix and Talent, and much of the town has rebuilt since, so many homes are newer construction.
What should I check before buying in Phoenix?
For rebuilt homes, ask for the permits and final inspections. Get a homeowners insurance quote before you make an offer. Near Bear Creek, check the flood zone.
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