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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:

• Portland : Oregonian
• Salem : Statesman Journal
• Eugene : Register-Guard
• Bend : Bulletin

also see -> Oregon Beaches | Oregon Eviction Laws

Oregon Fall Foliage | Oregon Taxes | Oregon Tourist Attractions

Oregon Wine Tours | Christmas in Oregon