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The Dalles, OR


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The Dalles, Oregon

There are an estimated 12,156 people in The Dalles.

The People and Families of The Dalles

In The Dalles, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, The Dalles had a median family income of $43,041.

The Dalles Housing

Approximately 64% of housing in The Dalles is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In The Dalles, 90% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

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Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%The Dalles Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of The Dalles, OR

Comparing The Dalles 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
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity58
Well-Paid Single Men58
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women47

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better46
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home74
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime75
Low Property Crime23
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