NEWSPAPERS... Gresham Outlook 1190 NE Division PO Box 747 Gresham, OR 97030 (503) 665-2181 http://www.theoutlookonline.com The Oregonian - Metro East Bureau Contact: Vickie Kavanagh 295 NE 2nd Gresham, OR 97030 Phone: 503-294-5941 http://www.oregonian.com/mainindex.html Troutdale Chamber of Commerce PO Box 245, Troutdale, OR 97060 :: (503) 669-7473 http://troutdalechamber.org/
Demographics
Population: 93,660 (2003 estimate) Location Region: Metro County: Multnomah Nearest major freeway:I-84 Nearest major city: Portland Elevation: 322' Area: 22 square miles Climate Temperature Lowest monthly average: 34°F Highest monthly average: 80°F Hottest month: August Coldest month: January Precipitation: 37.39 "/year Housing-2000 Vacancy rate: 5.4% Owner occupied: 54.9% Renter occupied: 45.1% Total housing units: 35,309 Housing-1999 Median owner cost : $1,152 Median gross rent: $646.00 Median value of owner- occupied housing: $156,951 Economics/Employment-1999 Median household income: $41,054 Median family income: $51,039 Per capita income: $19,170
Relocation to Gresham Gresham is a place for responsible development, a progressive business climate and an unparalleled environment. But it is also more than a place for business. It's a place to enjoy life at a pace you'll enjoy. When it's time to play, nowhere compares with Gresham. There's sensational golfing, playing fields of all types, deep woods hiking and biking, steelhead fishing, internationally famous wind surfing in the Gorge, snow skiing 12 months a year, an historic full-service resort, and the most spectacular mountain, river and wilderness scenery you have ever experienced. Gresham is also the home of the world-renowned Mt. Hood Jazz Festival. Plus, exciting professional sports and big-city action are just a short MAX ride away. Education The Gresham area is well-served by an excellent education system. From preschool through college, students are prepared to succeed individually and contribute to the community. Among the high points of the system are: Five collaborative school districts (K - 12) Mt. Hood Community College (technical & transfer programs). The swift changes in the nature of jobs and job skills continue to challenge every education system. Both the public and private schools in the Gresham area are dedicated to leading the way in teaching lifelong learning skills. Health The Gresham area abounds with opportunities for both outdoor and indoor fun. Health related concerns are minimized due to a comprehensive healthcare system. Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center, Adventist Health Medical Center, and Woodland Park Hospital provide full-service facilities. Kaiser Permanente and Providence Medical also have local clinics and provide urgent care services. Among the services available are: State-of-the-Art Birthing Centers Medical Clinics Complete Medical & Surgical Facilities Life Flight & Other Emergency Response Systems Complete Rehabilitation Services All of the major facilities and community clinics are within a 15 minute drive from anywhere in the region. ***The above information was provided by the Gresham Chamber of Commerce...............
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