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Tigard, Oregon, in Washington county, is 4 miles SE of Beaverton, Oregon (center to center) and 7 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 41,223.
In Tigard, about 56% of adults are married.
In 2000, Tigard had a median family income of $61,656. The typical family in Tigard is better off than most in Oregon. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Tigard. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Tigard favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $31,375. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Tigard has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Oregon, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Tigard, 88% of commuters drive to work.
Tigard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Tigard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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