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Riddle, OR


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Riddle, Oregon

Riddle, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 49 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 181 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 1,014.

The People and Families of Riddle

In Riddle, about 55% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Riddle.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riddle had a median family income of $37,159.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Riddle favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,120. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Riddle Housing

Riddle has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 61% 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 Riddle tend toward the low side for Oregon. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Riddle, 91% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Riddle can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Riddle Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Riddle Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Riddle Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Riddle, OR

Comparing Riddle 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 Old109
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men33
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity31
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times97
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work86
Public Transportation Use87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents510
People Living Alone56
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built42
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