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Gresham, Oregon, in Multnomah county, is 12 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan area. Gresham contains a population of approximately 90,205.
In Gresham, about 52% of adults are married.
In 2000, Gresham had a median family income of $51,126. The typical family in Gresham is better off than most in Oregon.
Political donors in Gresham favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $13,260. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Gresham has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oregon, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Gresham, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Gresham, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.
Gresham strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Gresham to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Children Under 5 Years Old |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men |  |  |
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| Female Share of the Population | |  |
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| Portion of People Married |  | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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