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Tillamook, OR


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Tillamook, Oregon

Tillamook, Oregon is 41 miles W of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 56 miles W of Portland, Oregon. It is in Tillamook county. The population of the city is 4,352.

The People and Families of Tillamook

In Tillamook, about 51% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Tillamook.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tillamook had a median family income of $36,351.

Political Inclinations

Among Tillamook political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $450. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Tillamook Housing

Of the housing in Tillamook, approximately 53% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Tillamook offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Oregon. Property taxes in Tillamook are low by Oregon standards.

Commuting

In Tillamook, 83% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the city makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Tillamook features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyTillamook Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Tillamook Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 10%Tillamook Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Tillamook Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Tillamook Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Tillamook, OR

Comparing Tillamook 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
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity87
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens46
Female Share of the Population46
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
People Above Poverty44
Median Family Income43
People in Middle Class or Better33

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times98
Working at Home64

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Affordability of Rents510
Housing Recently Built21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime12

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