Madras, Oregon is a small city located in the heart of Oregon's Willamette Valley. The city is home to just over 9,000 people and is part of Marion County. Madras is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities and its friendly atmosphere. According to BestPlaces, Madras ranks highly in terms of quality of life, with an overall rating of 8/10. The city scores particularly well in the cost of living category (6/10) and environment (7/10). It has excellent ratings for safety (8/10) and weather (7.5/10), making it a great place to live and work. Additionally, Madras receives high marks for its housing market (7/10) and job market (7/10). All these factors combine to make Madras an attractive place to live, work, raise a family, or retire.
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