Woodburn : Oregon

What Woodburn is like for active adults

Woodburn is known for the Woodburn dragstrip as well as two golf courses in town, including the Oregon Golf Association's golf course. Another popular attraction is the outlet mall, Woodburn Company Stores.

There are a number of active adult communities in the area. Average home prices in mid-2008 were about $190,000.

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What is special about this retirement community

Woodburn is located in the picturesque Willamette valley, with beautiful views of Mount Hood. Both Portland and Salem are within easy driving distance (20-30min), and housing costs are significantly cheaper. The yearly tulip festival and Octoberfest nearby are big tourist attractions.

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What is not special about this retirement community

Traffic during the tulip festival and Octoberfest.

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What kinds of people like retiring here

Tukwila, the area surrounding the public championship golf course, supports a more up-scale community of both younger families and retired folks. Woodburn Country Estates is a retirement community with golf course. The town is diverse with a strong Hispanic and Russian Orthodox influence.

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Local economy is driven by

Tourism and construction are 2 important components of the Woodburn economy.

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Facts about WOODBURN

State: OR
Environment: Rural,Suburban,Small Town,
City Population: 10,000-25,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 20,001-40,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: NA
Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
Cost of Living Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
Culture Index: 81-90 (low)
State Sales Tax: No
State Income Tax: Yes
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