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Falls City, Oregon, in Polk county, is 20 miles W of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is part of the Salem metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 966 people people live in Falls City.
In Falls City, about 59% of adults are married. Falls City has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.
In 2000, Falls City had a median family income of $36,528.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Falls City, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Falls City, 94% of commuters drive to work. Falls City is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Comparing Falls City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
Ratings range from
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| Racial Diversity | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | ![]() | ![]() |
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| People Living Alone | ![]() | ![]() |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | ![]() | ![]() |
| Affordability of Rents | ![]() | ![]() |
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