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Gervais, OR


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Gervais, Oregon

Gervais, Oregon, in Marion county, is 13 miles NE of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 30 miles S of Portland, Oregon. About 2,009 people people live in Gervais.

The People and Families of Gervais

In Gervais, about 48% of adults are married. Homes in Gervais tend to contain married couples. The city has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of Gervais spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gervais had a median family income of $44,118.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Gervais.

Gervais Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gervais, about 83% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Gervais, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Gervais, OR

Comparing Gervais 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity88
Well-Paid Single Men21
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work85
Public Transportation Use76
Short Commute Times31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents25
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime53
Low Property Crime47
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