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La Grande, Oregon, in Union county, is 79 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 223 miles E of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 12,327 people lived in La Grande.
In La Grande, about 49% of adults are married.
In 2000, La Grande had a median family income of $40,508. Significantly, more adults in La Grande have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Oregon.
La Grande residents donated more money ($1,700) to John Kerry than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 55% of living spaces in La Grande are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.
In La Grande, 85% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, La Grande is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in the city; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing La Grande to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: La Grande colleges • La Grande travel • La Grande mortgages and property.
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