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Vale, Oregon, in Malheur county, is 45 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 287 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 1,976 people in the city.
In Vale, about 55% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Vale, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Vale. The kids here are young and many.
Approximately 18% of Vale is non-white. In Oregon, the city is known for its racial diversity.
Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Vale than in most places.
In 2000, Vale had a median family income of $33,355.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($210) in Vale. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.
Approximately 64% of housing in Vale is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Vale is known in Oregon for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.
In Vale, 86% of commuters drive to work. Vale 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.
Vale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Vale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):
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