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John Day, OR


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John Day, Oregon

John Day, Oregon, in Grant county, is 119 miles E of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 197 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city is home to some 1,821 residents.

The People and Families of John Day

In John Day, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, John Day had a median family income of $34,327.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in John Day.

John Day Housing

According to the 2000 census, 68% of the housing in John Day was owner-occupied. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in the city. In John Day you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In John Day, 90% of commuters drive to work. The relatively short commuting times in the city let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyJohn Day Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%John Day Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of John Day, OR

Comparing John Day 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 Old75
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population68
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity53
Well-Paid Single Women56

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults76
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32
People in Middle Class or Better32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Property Taxes49

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime58
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