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Winston, OR


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Winston, Oregon

Winston, Oregon, in Douglas county, is 61 miles NW of Medford, Oregon (center to center) and 170 miles S of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 4,613 people in the city.

The People and Families of Winston

In Winston, about 56% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Winston. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winston had a median family income of $36,006.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Winston Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Winston is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Winston. The city is known in Oregon for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Winston, 89% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Winston than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 6%Winston Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Winston Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Winston Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Winston, OR

Comparing Winston 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 Old109
Racial Diversity63
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Housing Recently Built97
Affordability of Rents610
Affordability of Property Taxes48
People Living Alone34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime37

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