Molalla, OR

Molalla, Oregon

Molalla, Oregon, in Clackamas county, is 25 miles S of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 26 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is part of the Portland - Vancouver metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,647 people people live in Molalla.

The People and Families of Molalla

In Molalla, about 57% of adults are married. Molalla has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Molalla had a median family income of $46,915.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,200) in Molalla than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Molalla Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Molalla, about 68% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Molalla, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Molalla, OR

Comparing Molalla to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Molalla Almanac

Molalla Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Molalla Public Libraries

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Molalla Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Molalla residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Molalla, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Molalla High Schools (2004)

MOLALLA HIGH SCHOOL
357 FRANCIS ST
503-829-2355
Serves 841 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Molalla Colleges

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