City Town Info

Drain, OR


  • Overview
  • Almanac
  • People
  • Local
  • Schools
  • Comments

Drain, Oregon

Drain, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 29 miles SW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 132 miles S of Portland, Oregon. About 1,021 people people live in Drain.

The People and Families of Drain

In Drain, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Drain had a median family income of $34,231.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,950) in Drain than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Drain Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Drain, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Oregon. Drain isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Drain, 86% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Drain Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Drain Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Drain Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Drain, OR

Comparing Drain 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
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity64
Age of the Population67
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better43
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work108
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Rents49
People Living Alone46
Housing Recently Built42
You are visiting:
All StatesOregon > Drain

Find a school near you

Career and College Resources on CityTownInfo

Real-World Career Reports

Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.

Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!

Career References and Original Articles

Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.

Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.

Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.

Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".

College Directories and Lists

These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.

Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.

Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.

Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.

Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.

Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.

Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.

Places Similar to Drain

We've crunched the numbers to create PlaceMatch™, which compares thousands of cities and towns to find the places most similar to each.

Find places similar to Drain

Additional Resources


Large City Map

Info for Drain Government Officials

Are you an official in the Drain government or quasi-government agency such as the chamber of commerce, visitors bureau or economic development council? If so, visit our information page for government officials to see how CityTownInfo can support you.

Spread The Word

Webmasters & Bloggers: Please link to this page on Drain. Just copy the HTML below and paste it into your web page or blog.


Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click to verify BBB accreditation and to see a BBB report.    TRUSTe online privacy certification