The Dalles, Oregon

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  1. Overview - Life In The Dalles
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In The Dalles
  3. Crime In The Dalles
  4. Cost of Living In The Dalles
  5. Gender In The Dalles
  6. Household Income For The Dalles
  7. Education In The Dalles
  8. Race & Ethnicity In The Dalles
About The Dalles, Oregon
Is The Dalles, Oregon a good place to live?
The Dalles is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 15518 residents.. The poverty rate of The Dalles is 10.4%, which is 26% lower than national average. The typical household in The Dalles earns $53457 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 45.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in The Dalles, only 88% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of The Dalles remained 6.9%, which is 47% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In The Dalles, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 37% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in The Dalles is 108, which is 8% higher than national average. Median home value in The Dalles is $216100 , which is 6% lower than national average. While median income in The Dalles remained $53457, which is 21% lower than national average.
Population
15518
Unemployment
6.9%
47% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.4%
26% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
6
Median Home
$216100
6% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$53457
21% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$822
29% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
108
8% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 14
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 29
People Earning < $50,000
45.9%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.4
People With Any Degree
1 in 3.2
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing80%

Affordability60%

Safety40%

Amenities85%

Diversity80%

Education60%

Commute100%

Is The Dalles, Oregon safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in The Dalles, Oregon is 72% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of The Dalles is 22% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of The Dalles is 90% higher than national average. You have 1 in 323 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 26 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
638
Violent : 48
Property : 590
Total Crime
72% NAT. AVG.
36% STATE AVG.
4025.5 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
22% NAT. AVG.
4% STATE AVG.
302.9 (per 100k)
Property Crime
90% NAT. AVG.
40% STATE AVG.
3722.6 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In The Dalles
Violent crime
1 in 323
Property crime
1 in 26
Robbery
1 in 1940
Burglary
1 in 155
Assault
1 in 621
Car Theft
1 in 317
The Dalles : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oregon 14 14 4 16 20
In USA 482 378 374 379 517
The Dalles : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oregon 19 19 21 34 5
In USA 1057 330 657 1248 229

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count The Dalles
Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 48 302.9 291.88 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.95 6.5
Robbery 8 50.5 51.4 73.9
Assault 25 157.7 200.64 279.7
Rape 15 94.7 36.9 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count The Dalles
 Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 590 3722.6 2659.01 1,958.2
Burglary 100 631 339.17 314.2
Larceny 441 2782.5 1928.82 1,398
Car Theft 49 309.2 391.02 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense The Dalles Oregon National Avg.
Services 122 119 100
Groceries 111 114 100
Health 118 118 100
Housing 93 122 100
Transportation 131 128 100
Utilities 90 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender The Dalles Oregon Country
Female 52.6% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 47.4% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income The Dalles Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 3.4% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.4% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.7% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 21.8% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.4% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.2% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education The Dalles Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 5% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 30% 23% 27.0%
Other College 27% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 5% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity The Dalles Oregon Country
White 75.3% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 0.2% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.6% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.9% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.3% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 18.5% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity