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Falls City, OR


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Falls City, Oregon

Falls City, Oregon, in Polk county, is 20 miles W of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 58 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. About 966 people people live in Falls City.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Falls City had a median family income of $36,528.

Falls City Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 13%Falls City Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Falls City, OR

Comparing Falls City 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 Old75
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population69
Age of the Population57
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home41
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
Affordability of Rents12
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