Myrtle Point, OR

Myrtle Point, Oregon

Myrtle Point, Oregon, in Coos county, is 82 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 184 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 2,451 people lived in Myrtle Point.

The People and Families of Myrtle Point

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

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Myrtle Point had a median family income of $31,120.

Political Inclinations

Myrtle Point residents donated more money ($800) 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 Point Housing

An estimated 66% of living spaces in Myrtle Point are occupied by their owners, not by renters. In general, the city offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Myrtle Point, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Myrtle Point, OR

Comparing Myrtle Point 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Myrtle Point Almanac

Myrtle Point Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Myrtle Point Public Libraries

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Myrtle Point Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Myrtle Point 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, Myrtle Point, 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

Myrtle Point High Schools (2004)

MYRTLE POINT HIGH SCHOOL
717 4TH ST
541-572-2811
Serves 391 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.4

Myrtle Point Colleges

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