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Preston, ID


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Preston, Idaho

Preston, Idaho, in Franklin county, is 60 miles N of Ogden, Utah (center to center) and 395 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city contains a population of approximately 4,682.

The People and Families of Preston

In Preston, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Preston, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Preston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Preston had a median family income of $39,537. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Preston.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Preston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $25. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Preston.

Preston Housing

Preston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 78% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Preston, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

Preston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Preston Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Preston Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 17%Preston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Preston, ID

Comparing Preston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity54
Senior Citizens56
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men34
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income57
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home76
Short Commute Times74
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Housing Recently Built31
People Living Alone22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime78

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