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Dallas

#66 in Best Places to Retire in Oregon
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Oregon
  • 26 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B-
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Dallas is a town in Oregon with a population of 15,413. Dallas is in Polk County. Living in Dallas offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Dallas and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Dallas are above average.
    About Dallas...
    Population
    15,413

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $189,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $765
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Dallas Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      211.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      12.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      271.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,566.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      132.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      38%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in Dallas

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,534
    National
    $55,322
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      Dallas Reviews

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      Great town, small town vibes, farmers market on thursdays. And also lots of food! Can not really say much more except that there is great selection of grocery stores like Walmart, Safeway, and more!
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      Dallas is a small town just 30 minutes from Oregon's State Capital, Salem. The community is great in Dallas. Mostly everyone is friendly, informative, and willing to give a helping hand when others are in need. I love this small town. The Dallas City Park is a great place to go with the family if you want to have a picnic, go on a walk, or play frisbee golf. There's always fun events to be apart of. The local businesses are great especially if you go to the diner called Taters or check out the towns local movie theater downtown right across from the courthouse on Main Street. There are plenty of churches in town so people have options what church to attend based on their religion. New comers can join the Dallas Community Board on Facebook and ask questions about the town to get more familiar with it. If you enjoy living in a small town where everything is a short walking distance away then Dallas is the right place for you.
      I became a college student! This year last fall term, I could only take one class because of a discrepancy with F.A.F.S.A, That is all resolved now and winter term is looking in my grasp! I have a meeting with the disability guide today. It is sounding promising !I love Chemeketa Community College!