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Salem:
Salem, the capital city of Oregon, is strategically located midway
between Portland and Eugene on Interstate 5 (I-5) in the middle of the
fertile Willamette Valley, a 100 mile long lowland between the Cascade
Mountains and the Lower Coast Range. Salem resides in both Marion and
Polk Counties.
Because of its proximity to Portland, its outstanding outdoor
recreation, and the addition of high technology industries, Salem is
in the midst of sustained, steady growth. Many who live in the Salem
area do so because of its family-friendly ambiance and easy commute to
the Portland metropolitan area. Salem was selected an All-America City
several times by the Citizen's Forum of Self-Government/National
Municipal League.
The Willamette River, one of the few that flows from south to north,
winds through the Salem area forming the boundary between Marion and
Polk counties. With mountains and the majestic Oregon coastline to the
west, mountains and lakes to the east, an abundance of rivers
surrounding it and the state's largest city an hour to the north,
Salem offers something for everyone.
Ongoing preservation of the historic downtown buildings, along with a
downtown core master plan for residential and commercial development,
ensures managed growth. Salem takes great pride in its citizen
involvement. Most redevelopment projects are supported by countless
volunteers who cooperate with and complement city staff. Volunteers
help create neighborhood parks, promote crime watch programs, staff
libraries, and support a variety of other projects.
Salem, Oregon Demographic
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