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Salmon Creek
  • Suburb in Washington
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Suburb
Portland

Salmon Creek

#13 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Clark County
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb in Washington
  • 54 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Salmon Creek is a suburb of Portland with a population of 20,956. Salmon Creek is in Clark County. Living in Salmon Creek offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Salmon Creek there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families live in Salmon Creek and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Salmon Creek are above average.
    About Salmon Creek...
    Population
    20,956
    Suburb of
    Portland
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $332,100
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $1,210
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      27%
    • Own
      73%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      9%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      39%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      12%
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    Working in Salmon Creek

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,593
    National
    $62,843
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