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Oregon, Ohio

Introduction to Oregon, Ohio

Oregon, Ohio, in Lucas county, is 3 miles E of Toledo, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Toledo metropolitan area. Oregon contains a population of approximately 19,355.

Oregon History

Earlier, Oregon was a part of the Great Black Swamp. The area was named by Pierre M. Irving, one of the nephews of the author Washington Irving. In 1838, the first government of Oregon was formed. Port operations on the Maumee Bay began during 1955. In 1957 the residents of Oregon voted to become an incorporated city and in 1958 the city adopted their charter.

Oregon and nearby Attractions

  • Maumee Bay State Park
  • Pearson Metropark
  • Toledo Museum of Art
  • Fallen Timbers
  • Toledo Zoological Gardens
  • Fort Meigs

Things To Do In Oregon

The Sundance Drive-In is one of the most renowned attractions of Oregon. You can also visit the Pearson Park and the Maumee Bay State Park. You can reach the Toledo Museum of Art and Toledo Zoo within a few minutes. Cedar Point amusement park and the Put-in-Bay are also nearby. Each year Oregon organizes the German-American Festival, the largest and oldest ethnic festival in the area.

Oregon Transportation

Toledo Express Airport is the nearest airport.

Oregon Higher Education

University of Toledo, Bowling Green State University - Main Campus, Owens Community College - Toledo Campus, Eastern Michigan University, Davenport University - Eastern Region, University of Findlay, and Wayne State University provide facilities for higher education.

Comparative Profile of Oregon, OH

Comparing Oregon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Well-Paid Single Men78
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times78
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home34
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime22
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