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Durham, Oregon, in Washington county, is 6 miles SE of Beaverton, Oregon (center to center) and 9 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The people of the city are in the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Durham has a population of 1,382.
In Durham, about 63% of adults are married. Durham is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.
In 2000, Durham had a median family income of $64,531. Durham is full of successful families and individuals. The city benefits from its educated workforce. Durham, compared to most cities like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Durham, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Durham rent a large number of single bedroom units. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oregon, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Durham, 93% of commuters drive to work. Why drive when you can avoid it? People in Durham use public transportation more than most people in similar cities.
Durham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 6% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Durham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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