Dallas School District 2, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
23,391 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$73,408 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$388,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,076 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
4
Salem Metro Area
3
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
6
Salem Metro Area
6
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (54%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean climate. Warm dry summers and cool moist winters with moderate seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 10 4 39
Feb 7 6 41
Mar 7 4 44
Apr 5 3 47
May 3 0 53
Jun 2 0 58
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 10 2 43
Dec 12 6 38

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

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Schools

Lyle Elementary School
2 miles, S · 2.8star
Dallas Community Charter
2 miles, S · 1.9star
LaCreole Middle School
2 miles, S · 2.3star
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Colleges

Western Oregon University
8 miles, S · 2.3star
Willamette University
15 miles, SE · 2.8star
Phagans School of Beauty
17 miles, SE · 1star
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Hospitals

Salem Hospital
14 miles, SE · 3.2star
Willamette Valley Medical Center
19 miles, NE · 4.1star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
57 miles, NE · 3.7star
Mahlon Sweet Field
57 miles, S · 1.4star
Roberts Field
118 miles, SE · 1.4star
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