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Weston, OR


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Weston, Oregon

Weston, Oregon, in Umatilla county, is 43 miles SE of Kennewick, Washington (center to center) and 206 miles E of Portland, Oregon. There are 717 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Weston

In Weston, about 56% of adults are married. The faces of Weston are those of its large families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weston had a median family income of $39,063.

Political Inclinations

Weston folks tended to give their money ($1,550) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Weston Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Weston that were owner-occupied was 74%. Homes in this community tend to be somewhat older than those in other areas. Compared to most cities in the state, Weston has reasonable real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Weston, 85% 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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyWeston Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Weston Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 17%Weston Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Weston, OR

Comparing Weston 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 Population87
Age of the Population57
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens45
Female Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty56
People in Middle Class or Better44
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home86
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone34
Housing Recently Built21
Affordability of Rents25
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime12
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