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Gaston, OR


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Gaston, Oregon

Gaston, Oregon, in Washington county, is 9 miles SW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 23 miles W of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 600.

The People and Families of Gaston

In Gaston, about 55% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Gaston. Be careful driving in the city, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in Gaston compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gaston had a median family income of $42,031.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Gaston gave more campaign money ($13,400) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Gaston is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Gaston Housing

Owners occupy 55% of the housing units in Gaston. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then the city is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Gaston, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGaston Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyGaston Low Property Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Gaston Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 17%Gaston Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Gaston, OR

Comparing Gaston 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
Male Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
Median Family Income66
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work42
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents37

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010
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