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Pendleton, Oregon, in Umatilla county, is 40 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 188 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 16,354.
In Pendleton, about 45% of adults are married.
Unlike most cities, Pendleton has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Pendleton had a median family income of $47,410. Interestingly, lots of people in Pendleton have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Pendleton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $10,850. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Pendleton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in Pendleton tend toward the low side for Oregon.
In Pendleton, 90% 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? Pendleton can boast better commuting than most places.
Pendleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Pendleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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