Damascus, OR

Living in Damascus

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 16
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 96
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Colleges 41
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Schools 35
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Residents

11k Population +881 (2010–19)
43  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated
83% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$94k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more10%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home10%

Housing

$434k Median Home Value +$49k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$612 (2010–19)
88% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached92%
Mobile home8%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197933%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K28%
$400K to $499K27%
$500K to $749K27%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%

House Heating Type

Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas54%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Damascus

United States45
Oregon34
Portland Metro Area36
Clackamas County18

Property Crime in Damascus

United States48
Oregon58
Portland Metro Area63
Clackamas County41

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump46%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 7 1
Feb 44 5 1
Mar 48 5 0
Apr 52 4 0
May 58 3 0
Jun 63 2 0
Jul 68 1 0
Aug 68 1 0
Sep 64 2 0
Oct 55 4 0
Nov 46 7 0
Dec 41 8 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Damascus

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding22
Tornado2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Damascus, OR

Private Schools

Private Schools near Damascus, OR

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Academy for Kids
3 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Damascus, OR

Hospitals

Hospitals near Damascus, OR

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Airports

Airports near Damascus, OR

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Mahlon Sweet Field
98 miles, SW
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Roberts Field
103 miles, SE
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