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Dundee, Oregon

Dundee, Oregon, in Yamhill county, is 17 miles S of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 23 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 2,598.

The People and Families of Dundee

In Dundee, about 67% of adults are married. Lots of Dundee people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Dundee, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dundee had a median family income of $56,429. People in Dundee generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Dundee than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Dundee, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Dundee.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Dundee gave more campaign money ($3,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Dundee Housing

Owners occupy 82% of the housing units in Dundee. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Dundee, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Dundee People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Dundee Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Dundee College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Dundee Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Dundee Low Rate of Poverty
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 14%Dundee Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Dundee, OR

Comparing Dundee 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 Old98
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population34
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work84
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime69
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