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Dufur, OR


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Dufur, Oregon

Dufur, Oregon, in Wasco county, is 63 miles E of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 75 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 588 people in the city.

The People and Families of Dufur

In Dufur, about 65% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Dufur than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dufur had a median family income of $41,667.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($4,000) in Dufur. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Dufur Housing

Approximately 81% of housing in Dufur is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dufur is known in Oregon for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Dufur, 88% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 9%Dufur Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Dufur, OR

Comparing Dufur 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 Population109
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Men88
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income66
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times75
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Affordability of Rents510
Housing Recently Built53
People Living Alone56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals42
Affordability of Property Taxes35
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