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Dallas, Oregon
Polk County's county seat, fifteen minutes from Salem
Looking at homes in Dallas, Oregon? Dallas is the Polk County seat, a city of about 17,000 people roughly 15 miles west of Salem along Rickreall Creek. It keeps a slower, agricultural pace that many Valley transplants are searching for, with town streets quickly giving way to farmland and vineyards. For buyers who want Salem's jobs without Salem's traffic, Dallas is a favorite.
The facts
What makes Dallas worth a look.
Dallas moves at the pace of the seasons. The historic downtown is walkable, the neighborhood feel is friendly, and the hills west of town hold some of the Valley's most scenic homes and hobby farms. Newer subdivisions serve commuters to Salem, while longtime residents appreciate the small-town schools and the easy reach of both the Coast and the mountains.
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Dallas is the largest city and county seat of Polk County, with a 2020 census population of 16,854 and steady growth since.
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The city sits about 15 miles west of Salem at the edge of the Willamette Valley, where farmland and vineyards start.
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Dallas was settled in the 1840s and originally called Cynthiana before being renamed for Vice President George M. Dallas.
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Willamette Industries, a major Oregon lumber company, was founded here in 1906 as the Willamette Valley Lumber Company.
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The Dallas Downtown Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2024.
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West Valley Hospital, the school district, and county government anchor local employment.
Who it fits
Is Dallas your town?
Dallas fits families who want a safe, roomy small town, empty nesters downsizing from acreage, and Salem commuters trading a longer drive for a bigger lot. Sellers here benefit from Christine's experience marketing homes that need a little extra prep before hitting the market.
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