Bingen, WA

Bingen, Washington

Bingen, Washington, in Klickitat county, is 49 miles E of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 60 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 672.

The People and Families of Bingen

In Bingen, about 44% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Bingen. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in the city, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in Bingen.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bingen had a median family income of $27,361.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bingen favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Bingen Housing

Bingen has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 42% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Bingen, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bingen, 87% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Bingen -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 5%

Comparative Profile of Bingen, WA

Comparing Bingen to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share 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
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

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
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built

Crime

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

Bingen Almanac

Bingen Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Bingen Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Bingen residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bingen, 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.

Bingen Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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