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Mount Vernon, OR


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Mount Vernon, Oregon

Mount Vernon, Oregon, in Grant county, is 111 miles E of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 190 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 595.

The People and Families of Mount Vernon

In Mount Vernon, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mount Vernon had a median family income of $32,083.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Mount Vernon favored Michael Badnarik in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Libertarian party was tops in raising money in the city.

Mount Vernon Housing

Mount Vernon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Oregon. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Mount Vernon the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Mount Vernon, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Mount Vernon can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mount Vernon Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 11%Mount Vernon Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Mount Vernon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Mount Vernon, OR

Comparing Mount Vernon 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
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women77
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens46
Racial Diversity41

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times97
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing78
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents59
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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