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Carson, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,553
Population
533/sq mi density
$70,347
Median Income
$35,485 per capita
$385,100
Home Value
$442,950 Zillow
$955
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
258 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
1,335 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$70,347 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$385,100 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$385,100
37% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,139
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$385,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$442,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.7%
Owner-Occupied
22.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,082/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,180/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,472/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,003/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,351/mo
Census median rent:
$955/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
77.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $385,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $442,950 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $955 |
| FMR Studio | $1,082 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,180 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,472 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,003 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,351 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,139 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 35.8% |