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Gresham, OR


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Gresham, Oregon

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.

The People and Families of Gresham

In Gresham, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gresham had a median family income of $51,126. The typical family in Gresham is better off than most in Oregon.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Gresham, 86% of commuters drive to work. In Gresham, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyGresham Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyGresham Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Gresham Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%Gresham Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 18%Gresham Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Gresham, OR

Comparing Gresham 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 Old87
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men59
Racial Diversity510
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens33
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income59
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Working at Home84
Walking and Biking to Work76
Short Commute Times41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime41
Low Property Crime23

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