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Winlock, WA


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Winlock, Washington

Winlock, Washington, in Lewis county, is 51 miles SW of Lakewood, Washington (center to center) and 68 miles N of Portland, Oregon. There are an estimated 1,166 people in the city.

The People and Families of Winlock

In Winlock, about 56% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Winlock, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Winlock. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Winlock had a median family income of $38,875.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Winlock. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Winlock Housing

Approximately 67% of housing in Winlock is owner-occupied. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Winlock, 94% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Winlock.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)		Top 13%Winlock Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Winlock, WA

Comparing Winlock 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 Old97
Racial Diversity84
Male Share of the Population75
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men43
Senior Citizens35
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty33
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home52
Short Commute Times44
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals63
Affordability of Property Taxes59
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents36
Housing Recently Built32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime25
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