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Myrtle Creek, OR


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Myrtle Creek, Oregon

Myrtle Creek, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 52 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 175 miles S of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 3,419 people lived in Myrtle Creek.

The People and Families of Myrtle Creek

In Myrtle Creek, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Myrtle Creek had a median family income of $40,000.

Political Inclinations

Myrtle Creek residents donated more money ($2,400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Myrtle Creek Housing

An estimated 62% of living spaces in Myrtle Creek are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Myrtle Creek compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Myrtle Creek, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Myrtle Creek Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Myrtle Creek, OR

Comparing Myrtle Creek 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
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population69
Male Share of the Population52
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income55
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work84
Public Transportation Use76
Working at Home74
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Rents38
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime36

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