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Philomath, Oregon

Philomath, Oregon, in Benton county, is 32 miles SW of Salem, Oregon (center to center) and 76 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city is located in the Corvallis metropolitan area. Philomath has a population of 3,838.

The People and Families of Philomath

In Philomath, about 60% of adults are married. Large households are normal in Philomath.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Philomath had a median family income of $42,578. Poverty is less common in Philomath than most places. The city enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Philomath gave more campaign money ($4,150) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Philomath Housing

Owners occupy 60% of the housing units in Philomath. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Philomath, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Philomath, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyPhilomath Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Philomath College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Philomath Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Philomath, OR

Comparing Philomath 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
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population13
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults109
People Above Poverty79
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
Affordability of Property Taxes21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime47
Low Violent Crime32

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