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Hermiston, OR


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Hermiston, Oregon

Hermiston, Oregon, in Umatilla county, is 26 miles S of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 165 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 13,154.

The People and Families of Hermiston

In Hermiston, about 53% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Hermiston.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hermiston had a median family income of $42,881.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Hermiston favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,640. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Hermiston Housing

Hermiston has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 55% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Hermiston, 94% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Hermiston Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Hermiston Racial Diversity
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Hermiston Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Hermiston, OR

Comparing Hermiston 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 Old109
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population47
Well-Paid Single Men46
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Women37
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty46
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime34

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