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Prineville, OR


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Prineville, Oregon

Prineville, Oregon, in Crook county, is 29 miles NE of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 123 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. There are 7,356 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Prineville

In Prineville, about 56% of adults are married. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Prineville.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prineville had a median family income of $36,587.

Political Inclinations

Prineville folks tended to give their money ($1,310) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Prineville Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Prineville that were owner-occupied was 62%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city.

Commuting

In Prineville, 93% of commuters drive to work. Prineville offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about the city is its reasonable commuting times.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Prineville Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Prineville Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Prineville, OR

Comparing Prineville 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 Old98
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population58
Racial Diversity46
Well-Paid Single Men35
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income23
People in Middle Class or Better22
College Educated Adults24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home41

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime11

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