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Cave Junction, Oregon, in Josephine county, is 41 miles W of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 237 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 1,363.
In Cave Junction, about 48% of adults are married. Cave Junction offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Cave Junction, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in the city if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Cave Junction had a median family income of $22,500. In Cave Junction, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Cave Junction.
Residents of Cave Junction gave more campaign money ($2,250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 53% of the housing units in Cave Junction. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. One of the strengths of Cave Junction is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the city?
In Cave Junction, 80% of commuters drive to work. Cave Junction is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Cave Junction, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.
Cave Junction strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Cave Junction to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes |  | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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