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Yreka, California, in Siskiyou county, is 42 miles S of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 226 miles N of Sacramento, California. The city is home to some 7,290 residents.
In Yreka, about 50% of adults are married. People in Yreka have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments.
You'll see many senior citizens in the city.
In 2000, Yreka had a median family income of $37,448. Home-based work is more common in Yreka than in most places.
John Kerry was the top money-getter ($550) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Yreka. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.
According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Yreka was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In Yreka you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.
In Yreka, 84% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Yreka let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Yreka strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
Comparing Yreka to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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