Detached garage cost in Medford, OR
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $30,300 – $60,800
- Per sq ft
- $52.50 – $105
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- +5%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #63
- 1 = most expensive
Medford homeowners pay roughly $30,300 to $60,800 to build a detached garage at 576 sq ft, or $52.50 to $105 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Medford is 5% higher. Building materials run about 5% above the US average here (BEA goods price index 105.3).
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Medford, OR, standard level
$39,400 to $51,600
About $68 to $89 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 49% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $19,700 | $25,800 |
| Labor | $19,500 | $25,400 |
| Permits and fees | $260 | $400 |
| Total | $39,400 | $51,600 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Medford, OR
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $15,200 | $22,700 | $30,300 | 50% |
| Labor | $15,000 | $22,400 | $29,900 | 49% |
| Permits and fees | $150 | $330 | $510 | 1% |
| Total | $30,300 | $45,500 | $60,800 | 100% |
What is behind the Medford number
Labor is 49% of the midpoint bill here, against 50% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (45%), cement masons and concrete finishers (15%), construction laborers (20%), electricians (10%), roofers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Medford the blended ratio comes out at 1.04.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Medford metro is 105.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 576 sq ft comes to $22,700, compared with $21,600 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (101.4) and land at $150 to $510.
When to schedule detached garage in Medford
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Medford Rogue Vly Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
April through June and September through October are the stretches where pouring concrete runs into the fewest weather problems in Medford (5 of 12 months). January, February, March, November and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below; July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Heat matters for concrete as well. With average highs of 90°F or more in July and August, crews often start early, wet the base and plan for faster set times.
Medford gets about 18 inches of precipitation in a normal year, including roughly 3 inches of snow. The wettest months are January, November and December (3.5 inches in December). Inside the workable window, June and September are the driest, at 0.7 and 0.5 inches. The station averages about 61 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 33 | 2.7 | Cold |
| Feb | 54 | 34 | 2.0 | Cold |
| Mar | 59 | 37 | 1.8 | Cold |
| Apr | 65 | 41 | 1.5 | Workable |
| May | 74 | 47 | 1.3 | Workable |
| Jun | 82 | 52 | 0.7 | Workable |
| Jul | 92 | 59 | 0.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 58 | 0.3 | Hot |
| Sep | 84 | 51 | 0.5 | Workable |
| Oct | 70 | 42 | 1.2 | Workable |
| Nov | 54 | 36 | 2.6 | Cold |
| Dec | 46 | 33 | 3.5 | Cold |
Medford against nearby metros and the rest of Oregon
Same job, same size (576 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Redding is the priciest of the group at $47,900.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medford, ORthis page | $30,300 – $60,800 | $45,500 | |
| Eugene, OR105 miles | $30,600 – $61,500 | $46,000 | +1% |
| Redding, CA120 miles | $31,900 – $64,000 | $47,900 | +5% |
| Bend, OR150 miles | $31,400 – $63,100 | $47,300 | +4% |
| Salem, OR175 miles | $31,200 – $62,700 | $46,900 | +3% |
| Chico, CA200 miles | $31,700 – $63,600 | $47,700 | +5% |
| Oregon (statewide) | $31,600 – $63,400 | $47,500 | +4% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | −4% |
Across 300 US metros, Medford comes in at #63 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $57,900; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $35,500 (midpoints, 576 sq ft). Statewide, Medford is 4% below the Oregon figure.
Other Oregon metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland, OR | 1,208,410 jobs | $33,300 – $66,900 | $50,100 | +10% |
| Salem, OR | 188,620 jobs | $31,200 – $62,700 | $46,900 | +3% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $30,600 – $61,500 | $46,000 | +1% |
| Bend, OR | 108,240 jobs | $31,400 – $63,100 | $47,300 | +4% |
Cities with a workforce like Medford's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Medford against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George, UT | 90,500 jobs | $26,300 – $52,700 | $39,500 | −13% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,500 | −13% |
| Panama City, FL | 90,610 jobs | $26,100 – $52,500 | $39,300 | −14% |
| Bloomington, IL | 88,110 jobs | $31,600 – $63,300 | $47,400 | +4% |
Medford: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Medford wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$30,300 to $42,500
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$39,400 to $51,600
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$48,600 to $60,800
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $12,700 – $17,900 | $16,600 – $21,700 | $20,400 – $25,600 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $30,300 – $42,500 | $39,400 – $51,600 | $48,600 – $60,800 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $37,800 – $53,000 | $49,200 – $64,400 | $60,600 – $75,800 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $47,200 – $66,200 | $61,400 – $80,400 | $75,700 – $94,600 |
Detached garage: what moves the price in Medford
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
Garage apartments
A garage with living space is a different project: HomeGuide puts them at $80,000-$300,000.
Planning more than one job in Medford?
Because every project leans on different trades, Medford's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, garage door runs +6% and home addition +4%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,600 – $5,450 | +5% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $740 – $3,900 | +6% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,850 – $9,700 | +6% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $39,500 – $79,900 | +4% |
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 5 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Medford is 1.04 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 45%) the local median is $27.85 an hour, which is 4% below the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $24.01 and $35.12 an hour. BLS counts 910 of them working in the area, 102.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 20% of the weighting: a median of $23.72 an hour, 5% above the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $21.42 and $29.22 an hour. About 520 work in the metro. That is 58.4 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051, weighted 15%) the local median is $29.81 an hour, which is 9% above the national $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $26.38 and $34.90 an hour. BLS counts 120 of them working in the area, 13.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 13.3), so the local bench is about average.
Electricians (47-2111), 10% of the weighting: a median of $44.43 an hour, 46% above the US median of $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $34.62 and $51.02 an hour. About 500 work in the metro. That is 56.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 48.7 nationally, which suggests plenty of local crews to bid.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.01 an hour, which is 10% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $22.08 and $29.26 an hour. BLS counts 150 of them working in the area, 16.8 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.12 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $2,450. At the 25th percentile ($24.01) it shrinks by about $1,300. The total moves by 5.3% or 2.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 89,060 jobs in the Medford area. That makes it the 220th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.06% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $24.01 | $27.85 | $35.12 | $29.12 | 0.96 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $26.38 | $29.81 | $34.90 | $27.41 | 1.09 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $21.42 | $23.72 | $29.22 | $22.66 | 1.05 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $34.62 | $44.43 | $51.02 | $30.38 | 1.46 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $22.08 | $24.01 | $29.26 | $26.65 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 1.04 | |||||
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Detached garage in Medford: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Medford?
For 576 sq ft, expect $30,300 to $60,800 in the Medford area. A standard-spec job lands at $39,400 to $51,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Medford?
About $52.50 to $105 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $150 to $510 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Medford or Eugene?
Eugene is 105 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $46,000, which is 1% more than Medford ($45,500). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Medford?
About 49% at the midpoint, or $22,400 out of $45,500. Materials are 50% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Medford?
$37,800 to $75,800. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Medford?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $150 to $510 for fees in the Medford area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Medford expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of Oregon?
Medford is 4% below the Oregon statewide estimate ($47,500 at the midpoint). We cover 5 metros in Oregon; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Medford?
The BLS median is $27.85 an hour in the Medford area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $24.01 to $35.12.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Medford?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $30,300 to $42,500 and premium work $48,600 to $60,800. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Medford?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are April through June and September through October. June and September are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Medford
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).