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Brookings, Oregon

Introduction to Brookings, Oregon

Brookings, Oregon, in Curry county, is 74 miles W of Medford, Oregon and 253 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 5,447.

Brookings History

Brookings is in Curry County, which was founded on December 18, 1855. The city was named after Robert S. Brookings, the president of the Brookings Lumber and Box Company. The company was founded in 1908. The city of Brookings was established in 1913 and incorporated in 1951.

Brookings and nearby Attractions

  • Alfred A Loeb State Park
  • Harris Beach State Park
  • Del Norte County Historical Museum
  • Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
  • Samuel H Boardman State Scenic Corridor
  • Pelican State Beach

Things To Do In Brookings

Bud Cross Park, Harris Beach State Park, Richards Street Park and Easy Manor Park are all accessible from Brookings. Tourists can also spend their days at the Pelican State Beach or Harris Beach. The Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum is another popular local tourist destination.

Brookings Transportation

Air transportation is available from Jack McNamara Field Airport.

Brookings Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Rogue Community College, Humboldt State University and the College of the Redwoods.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBrookings Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Brookings Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Brookings, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Female Share of the Population79
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men35
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime57

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