Dufur 70 Excellent
Dufur Livability #131 ranked city in Oregon#7,585 ranked city in the USARanks better than 74% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Dufur

PROS
  • Employment Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Schools Schools

    The schools category boasts a high score thanks to factors like excellent test scores, impressive graduation rates and the convenient placement of elementary and high schools in this area.

  • Ratings Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

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      Dufur transportation information

      Statistic Dufur Oregon National
      Average one way commute24min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work70.2%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.9%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk11.1%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home6.0%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Dufur, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) and include 2026 modeled data developed using proprietary methodologies.