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Creswell, OR


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Creswell, Oregon

Creswell, Oregon, in Lane county, is 8 miles S of Springfield, Oregon (center to center) and 112 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is conveniently located inside the Eugene - Springfield metropolitan area. There are an estimated 3,579 people in Creswell.

The People and Families of Creswell

In Creswell, about 55% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Creswell, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Creswell. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Creswell had a median family income of $40,709.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($200) in Creswell. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Creswell Housing

Approximately 70% of housing in Creswell is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Creswell. The city is known in Oregon for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Creswell, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Creswell Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Creswell, OR

Comparing Creswell 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population79
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better44
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes48
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime25
Low Violent Crime21

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