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Keizer, Oregon

Introduction to Keizer, Oregon

Keizer, Oregon, in Marion county, is 3 miles N of Salem, Oregon and 40 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 32,203 people lived in Keizer.

Keizer History

Keizer was named after Thomas Dove Keizer. The first settlers arrived in the area in the 1840's. The John Pugh house is the oldest house in the city, which was built in 1875. The city was incorporated in 1982.

Keizer and nearby Attractions

  • Evergreen Aviation Museum
  • Mission Mill Museum
  • McLoughlin House National Historic Site
  • Champoeg State Park
  • Maud Williamson State Park
  • Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Keizer

The city of Keizer offers a number of facilities for recreation, as Northside County Park, Claggett Creek Park and Northridge Park are all located within the city. The Evergreen Aviation Museum and the Mission Mill Museum provide insight into the history of the area. The Clear Lake Golf Course is popular among local golfers as well.

Keizer Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from Portland International Airport.

Keizer Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Chemeketa Community College, George Fox University and Willamette University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Keizer Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Keizer Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Keizer Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Keizer, OR

Comparing Keizer 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 Old97
Male Share of the Population64
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population57
Age of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women49
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income59
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home85
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use69

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime73
Low Property Crime67

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