Imbler

The town of Imbler, known as the "Grass Seed Capital of the World", is located in Union County, Oregon and is one of a number of small, friendly communities nestled along the sides of the Grand Ronde Valley.   Although the exact history of this cozy town is not known, its estimated that the  first settlers put down roots somewhere around 1840. For a number of years, the town functioned as a trading post and was one of the important rest stops along the Oregon Trail - the post office in was established in 1866. Situated in the Grande Ronde Valley, Imbler provides in a peaceful, pastoral, rural environment surrounded by the Blue Mountains, which provide access to many outdoor activities.  Be it biking, fishing, skiing, hiking, riding, camping or snowmobiling, residents and visitors can enjoy all the surrounding national forests and scenic lakes and rivers have to offer. The top agricultural commodities in the area are timber (one of Imblers major industries), cattle, peppermint for oil, farm forest products, wheat and Kentucky Bluegrass.  This tiny town is also home to the privately owned market that makes world-famous pepperoni (sold either by the foot or by the yard) ? its true what they say, some of the best things come in small packages. Properties in the town of Imbler seem to be few and far between.  For those who may interested in settling in this picturesque area, it is recommended that you register with a local real estate broker who will contact you when acreage or a home becomes available. Climate Annual rainfall = 17.9 inches Annual snowfall = 29.2 inches January high temperature = 44 degrees F., January low temperature = 26 degrees F. July high temperature = 82 degrees F., July low temperature = 46 degrees F. Demographics Median income per household $40,385 Median family income $42,500 Per capita income $18,876 Median age 37.3 Population = 290 residents Elevation 2,731 feet above sea level Nearest city with 50,000+ population = Kennewick, WA Nearest city with 200,000+ population = Portland, OR Nearest cities: Summerville 3.4 miles, Elgin 7.8 miles, Island City 102 miles, La Grande 12.8 miles Real Estate Statistics Median home price $110,200 New construction home permits since 1996: -  1997 = 1 permit $131,500 -  1998, 1 permit $17,200 -  2003 = 1 permit $335,600 * No new home permits were issued in 1996, 1999 thru 2002 and in 2004-2005. Education, Medical, Employment Information High school graduates or better = 91.4% Bachelors Degree or better = 20.3% Graduate or professional degree = 2.7% Unemployment = 2.9% Travel time to work = 19.3 minutes Nearest medical facility:  Grande Ronde Hospital, 13 miles, La Grande, Oregon Nearest college:  Eastern Oregon University, 13 miles, La Grande, Oregon Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services = 19.1% Retail trade = 15.4%