Veneta, OR

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):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Veneta, OR

Comparing Veneta 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
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Veneta Almanac

Veneta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Veneta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Veneta, 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

Veneta Public Libraries

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Veneta Colleges

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