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Port Orford, OR


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Port Orford, Oregon

Port Orford, Oregon is 87 miles W of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 212 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. It is in Curry county. The population of the city is 1,153.

The People and Families of Port Orford

In Port Orford, about 54% of adults are married. Adults in Port Orford are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Seniors are common in Port Orford.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Port Orford had a median family income of $29,653. A sizable number of people in Port Orford work from home.

Political Inclinations

Among Port Orford political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $900. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Port Orford Housing

Of the housing in Port Orford, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the city is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Rents in Port Orford are lower than most places in Oregon. Property taxes in the city are low by Oregon standards.

Commuting

In Port Orford, 75% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Port Orford than most cities its size. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 11%Port Orford Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 12%Port Orford Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Port Orford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Port Orford, OR

Comparing Port Orford 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
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population68
Male Share of the Population53
Racial Diversity52
Well-Paid Single Men33
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better21
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times97
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Housing Recently Built63
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes59
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