Living in Polk County, Oregon
Polk County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 79,391, part of the Salem, OR MSA metro area. The main communities are Salem, Dallas, Monmouth.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,922/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $465K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 48°F) and cool summers (highs around 72°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and hurricane risk.
Demographics
Polk County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 37 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Polk County, Oregon
Home price trend in Polk County
Top Cities and towns in Polk County
Dallas
Population: 14,583
Home price:$408,087
Monmouth
Population: 10,174
Home price:$410,072
Independence
Population: 8,590
Home price:$360,679
Falls City
Population: 947
Home price:$286,806
Salem
Population: 154,637
Home price:$389,202
Rent Price trend in Polk County
Demographics & Amenities in Polk County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
37 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Polk County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
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Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Polk County
Average Summer temperature
85°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
59.25 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Polk County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.6%
Total Employer Establishments
118,927
Poverty (%)
12.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.6%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Polk County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inPolk County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Polk County
Robbery
0.1/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.02/ per 1000
Burglary
5.41/ per 1000
Arson
0.2/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
2.81/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Polk County