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Island City, Oregon, in Union county, is 80 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 225 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 916.
In Island City, about 72% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Island City, at least compared to other cities of its size.
In 2000, Island City had a median family income of $49,327. Island City has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city.
Island City has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 81% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.
In Island City, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Island City -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Island City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
Comparing Island City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| People Living Alone | | |
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