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Deer Park, WA


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Deer Park, Washington

Deer Park, Washington, in Spokane county, is 20 miles N of Spokane, Washington (center to center) and 226 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Spokane metropolitan area. Deer Park contains a population of approximately 3,017.

The People and Families of Deer Park

In Deer Park, about 55% of adults are married. Deer Park has a large-family feeling.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Park had a median family income of $37,820. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Deer Park.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Deer Park favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,300. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Deer Park Housing

Deer Park has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 64% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Washington.

Commuting

In Deer Park, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, WA

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Female Share of the Population69
Racial Diversity51
Senior Citizens57
Male Share of the Population52
Well-Paid Single Men43
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income43
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use74
Walking and Biking to Work53
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents49
Affordability of Property Taxes47
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