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Oregon
With
a landscape unlike any other state in the Union, Oregon is
a mix of rain and fog on its Pacific Northwest coast, leading
east to Cascade volcanoes and arid prairies and desert further
inland.
Wide diversity
is also a mainstay of the state's economy. Oregon has historically
been a world leader in salmon fishing and lumber production,
but today it is also a major hotspot for high technology industries
and services. The
state is also home to another major employer, Nike, with its
world headquarters located in Beaverton.
- Demographics
: (Oregon
Census Data)
Major cities: Salem (capital), Portland, Eugene, Gresham,
Hillsboro, Beaverton
Population : 3,700,758
White : 90.8.1%
Black, African American : 1.8%
Hispanic : 9.9%
High school graduates : 85.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher : 25.1%
Average household income: $42,568
- Crime
: see
Oregon
Crime Data
- Cost
of Living: Sperling's
Best Places - Oregon - Compared to the rest of the country,
Oregon's cost of living is 3.67% higher than the U.S. average.
- Property
Taxes : Oregon
Tax Climate - Per capita collection is $963,
ranking Oregon's combined property taxes 28th highest nationally.
- Housing
& Real Estate Overview : also see Zillow
- Oregon Real Estate
Home ownership rate : 64.3%
Average home price : $235,900
Average travel time to work : 22 minutes
- Schools
: see
Oregon
Department of Education
- Weather
: Although best known for it's wet and soggy climate
in its most populous western coast, Oregon's climate varies
widely with much drier and warmer temperatures in the eastern
and central deserts.
More
about relocating to Oregon around the Web:
Moving
to Oregon
- Featuring a "how do I" list leading to more information
on jobs & employment, schools & education, voter and
vehicle registeration, tax filing instructions, quick facts
& data, maps.
Oregon
City Data Forums - Busy forums with tips on housing
& real estate, jobs & commuting, schools, cost comparisons,
weather facts and moving to towns & cities throughout
Oregon including Portland, Bend, Salem.
Berkeley
Parents Network - Moving to Oregon - Message board
posts with advice on schools, kid-friendly communities, house
hunting and related tips on moving to Portland, Bend, and
Eugene / Corvalis.
Portland
Living - The official municipal site offering a link
portal to more information on demographics, Portland neighborhoods
and communities, city parks, housing & construction permits,
schools & education, city job listings, transportation
and getting around.
Salem
Oregon for Residents - Links to informaton on how
to find local parks & neighborhood associations, city
libraries, senior centers, local entertainment & events,
city jobs, related resources.
Oregon
Real Estate, Apartments & Job Classifieds:
also
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