Stevenson, WA

Stevenson, Washington

Stevenson, Washington is 29 miles NE of Gresham, Oregon (center to center) and 40 miles E of Portland, Oregon. It is in Skamania county. The population of the city is 1,200.

The People and Families of Stevenson

In Stevenson, about 49% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Stevenson had a median family income of $38,750.

Political Inclinations

Among Stevenson political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,000. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Stevenson Housing

Of the housing in Stevenson, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Stevenson are lower than most places in Washington.

Commuting

In Stevenson, 86% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the city than most cities its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Stevenson, WA

Comparing Stevenson 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Stevenson Almanac

Stevenson Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Stevenson Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Stevenson, 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.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Stevenson High Schools (2004)

STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
390 NW GROPPER ROAD
509-427-5631
Serves 404 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Stevenson Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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