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Enterprise, OR


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Enterprise, Oregon

Enterprise, Oregon, in Wallowa county, is 104 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 261 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 1,895 people lived in Enterprise.

The People and Families of Enterprise

In Enterprise, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Enterprise had a median family income of $39,338. Significantly, more adults in Enterprise have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Oregon. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Enterprise residents donated more money ($3,000) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

A low crime rate is one of the plusses in Enterprise.

Enterprise Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Enterprise are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. In general, Enterprise offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Enterprise, 82% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEnterprise Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Enterprise Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Enterprise Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Enterprise, OR

Comparing Enterprise 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
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens89
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity42
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work63
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
People Living Alone89
Affordability of Rents610
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime810
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