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Shady Cove, OR


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Shady Cove, Oregon

Shady Cove, Oregon, in Jackson county, is 19 miles N of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 201 miles S of Portland, Oregon. Part of the surrounding Medford - Ashland metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Shady Cove is home to some 2,307 residents.

The People and Families of Shady Cove

In Shady Cove, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll see many senior citizens in Shady Cove.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shady Cove had a median family income of $38,819.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($5,025) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Shady Cove. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Shady Cove Housing

According to the 2000 census, 72% of the housing in Shady Cove was owner-occupied. The city presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Shady Cove have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Shady Cove, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Shady Cove Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Shady Cove Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Shady Cove, OR

Comparing Shady Cove 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 Citizens99
Male Share of the Population87
Racial Diversity63
Well-Paid Single Men55
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better55
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home87
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime36
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