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Polk County
  • County in Oregon
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Polk County

    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Housing
      D
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      C minus
    8. Cost of Living
      D+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B
    Polk County is located in Oregon with a population of 86,347. In Polk County, most residents own their homes. In Polk County there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Polk County and residents tend to lean conservative.
    Population
    86,347
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $319,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,120
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      35%
    • Own
      65%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      176.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      38.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      198.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,397.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      93.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      12%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Polk County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $70,238
    National
    $69,021
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