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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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
Comparing Long Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):
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