Gearhart, Oregon

Gearhart, Oregon

Gearhart, Oregon, in Clatsop county, is 56 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 68 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 995 residents.

The People and Families of Gearhart

In Gearhart, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gearhart had a median family income of $49,583. More so than most places, the people in Gearhart generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in Gearhart are poor than in most places in Oregon. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city. Home-based work is more common in Gearhart than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Gearhart.

Gearhart Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Gearhart was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.

Commuting

In Gearhart, 84% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in Gearhart let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 7%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 11%
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 11%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Gearhart, OR

Comparing Gearhart to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Gearhart Almanac

Gearhart Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gearhart Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gearhart residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gearhart, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

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