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Tualatin, Oregon

Tualatin, Oregon, in Washington county, is 7 miles S of Beaverton, Oregon (center to center) and 10 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. There are 22,791 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Tualatin

In Tualatin, about 57% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Tualatin than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tualatin had a median family income of $68,165. Most of the residents of Tualatin tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Tualatin is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Tualatin is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Tualatin folks tended to give their money ($27,145) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Tualatin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Tualatin that were owner-occupied was 55%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Tualatin, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Tualatin, 87% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Tualatin use public transportation than most people elsewhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTualatin Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTualatin Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyTualatin Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyTualatin Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyTualatin People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Tualatin Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 8%Tualatin College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Tualatin Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Tualatin Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Tualatin, OR

Comparing Tualatin 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 Population98
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity810
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income810
People in Middle Class or Better810
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times65

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone45
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime35
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