Vale, OR

Vale, Oregon

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.

The People and Families of Vale

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vale had a median family income of $33,355.

Political Inclinations

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.

Vale Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
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%

Comparative Profile of Vale, OR

Comparing Vale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone

Vale Almanac

Vale Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Vale Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Vale, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Vale Public Libraries

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Vale High Schools (2004)

VALE HIGH SCHOOL
505 VIKING DR
541-473-3181
Serves 310 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Vale Colleges

(List of All Oregon Colleges)

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