Gleneden Beach, Oregon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gleneden Beach, Oregon
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Gleneden Beach Community Hall
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 Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Location in Oregon
Gleneden Beach, Oregon
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Lincoln |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97388
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| Area code(s) | 541 |
| Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey | |
Gleneden Beach is a charming, small community located on the beautiful Oregon Coast in the United States. It's part of Lincoln County, Oregon. You can find it about five miles south of Lincoln City, along U.S. Route 101. This area was first planned out in 1927. It was named after the family who helped start the town.
Life in Gleneden Beach
Gleneden Beach is a quiet place where many people enjoy living near the ocean.
Homes and Population
There are about 1,270 homes in Gleneden Beach. Most of these houses were built around 1977. About two-thirds of the homes are owned by the people who live in them. The other third are rented.
Around 1,088 people live in Gleneden Beach. The average age of residents is about 60 years old. Most people (over 94%) were born in the United States. A large number of residents (853 people) have lived in the same house for at least a year.
Climate and Weather
Gleneden Beach has a special type of weather known as a warm-summer Mediterranean climate.
Understanding the Climate
This means the summers are warm but not too hot, and they are usually dry. The average monthly temperatures don't go above 71.6°F (22°C). This kind of climate is often found in places like the Mediterranean Sea region, but it also exists in parts of Oregon.
