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Sisters, OR


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Sisters, Oregon

Sisters, Oregon, in Deschutes county, is 19 miles NW of Bend, Oregon (center to center) and 101 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 959 people in the city.

The People and Families of Sisters

In Sisters, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sisters had a median family income of $43,977.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($14,150) in Sisters. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Sisters Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Sisters is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Sisters, 86% of commuters drive to work. Sisters is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophySisters Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sisters Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Sisters, OR

Comparing Sisters 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
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men67
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty67
People in Middle Class or Better45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home63
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
People Living Alone67
Affordability of Property Taxes34
Affordability of Rents23

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