Community
Talent
Between Phoenix and Ashland on the Bear Creek Greenway, the paved trail that runs from Ashland to Central Point. A small-town center close to Ashland.
Quick facts
Talent at a glance
Talent is an incorporated city in Jackson County, ZIP code 97540, on I-5 between Phoenix and Ashland. The Bear Creek Greenway runs through town. Ashland is about 10 minutes south and downtown Medford about 15 minutes north.
What it's like
Living in Talent
Talent keeps Ashland ten minutes away and its own small downtown close by. Camelot Theatre stages musicals and plays, and Art Bop Beer Co., a small-batch brewery that doubles as a gallery, books live music across the street.
The Bear Creek Greenway makes the ride to Ashland or Medford an easy one. Like Phoenix, Talent came through the 2020 Almeda Fire and has been rebuilding since.
Homes range from older in-town houses and new construction to rural properties and small farms in the hills to the west.
Before you buy here
The homework
For rebuilt homes, ask for the permits and final inspections. Near Bear Creek and Wagner Creek, check the flood zone. In the western hills, check the well and septic records and get an insurance quote before you make an offer.
Local favorites
Around Talent
food
Arbor House
Family-owned, with a menu that changes with the season. Dinner comes with soup, salad with house dressings, and bread, a
breweries
Art Bop Beer Co.
A small-batch brewery that doubles as a gallery and music room, with local art on the walls and live music without a cov
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,
arts
Camelot Theatre
A comfortable, modern house in downtown Talent staging musicals and classic plays with strong local casts.
Questions
Talent FAQ
What is it like to live in Talent, Oregon?
A small town between Phoenix and Ashland, with a downtown theater, a community brewery, the Bear Creek Greenway, and Ashland about ten minutes away.
How far is Talent from Ashland?
About 10 minutes south on I-5 or Highway 99.
What should I check before buying in Talent?
For rebuilt homes, ask for the permits and final inspections. Near Bear Creek and Wagner Creek, check the flood zone. In the western hills, check the well and septic records and get an insurance quote before you make an offer.
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