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Long Beach, WA


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Long Beach, Washington

Long Beach, Washington, in Pacific county, is 76 miles NW of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 87 miles NW of Portland, Oregon. The city contains a population of approximately 1,283.

The People and Families of Long Beach

In Long Beach, about 43% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Long Beach, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Long Beach has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Long Beach had a median family income of $33,029. 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 Long Beach.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Long Beach favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Long Beach Housing

Long Beach has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Long Beach, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Washington.

Commuting

In Long Beach, 77% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Long Beach -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLong Beach Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLong Beach Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 15%Long Beach Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Long Beach, WA

Comparing Long Beach 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
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use63

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Rents59
Affordability of Property Taxes47

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime11
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