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Gold Beach, Oregon


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Gold Beach, Oregon

Gold Beach, Oregon, in Curry county, is 79 miles W of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 232 miles S of Portland, Oregon. About 1,897 people people live in Gold Beach.

The People and Families of Gold Beach

In Gold Beach, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gold Beach had a median family income of $37,634.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Gold Beach than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Gold Beach enjoy its low crime rate.

Gold Beach Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Gold Beach, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Gold Beach is one place with an advantage over most places in Oregon.

Commuting

In Gold Beach, 86% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Gold Beach enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGold Beach Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 7%Gold Beach Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 12%Gold Beach Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Gold Beach, OR

Comparing Gold Beach 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women67
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty56
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home63
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime79
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