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Junction City, OR


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Junction City, Oregon

Junction City, Oregon is 13 miles NW of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 93 miles S of Portland, Oregon. It is in Lane county. The city is part of the Eugene - Springfield metro area. The population of Junction City is 4,721.

The People and Families of Junction City

In Junction City, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Junction City had a median family income of $43,875.

Political Inclinations

Among Junction City political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,750. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Junction City Housing

Of the housing in Junction City, approximately 56% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Junction City offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Junction City, 89% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyJunction City Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Junction City Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Junction City, OR

Comparing Junction City 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 Old86
Well-Paid Single Women88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Racial Diversity76
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Senior Citizens57
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better78
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times86
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built97
People Living Alone79
Affordability of Rents37
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime99
Low Property Crime47
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