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Veneta, OR


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Veneta, Oregon

Veneta, Oregon, in Lane county, is 13 miles W of Eugene, Oregon (center to center) and 107 miles S of Portland, Oregon. The city is included in the Eugene - Springfield metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 2,755 people lived in Veneta.

The People and Families of Veneta

In Veneta, about 59% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Veneta had a median family income of $40,909.

Political Inclinations

Veneta residents donated more money ($6,500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Veneta Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Veneta are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Veneta, 93% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Veneta is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Veneta Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Veneta, OR

Comparing Veneta 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 Old75
Male Share of the Population75
Racial Diversity75
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men32
Age of the Population23
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married77

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better67
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes23
Affordability of Rents24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime21
Low Property Crime11
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