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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.
In Sisters, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sisters had a median family income of $43,977.
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.
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.
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.
Comparing Sisters to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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