Cascade Locks, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Hood River County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,529 Population 732/sq mi density
$65,357 Median Income $41,003 per capita
$330,800 Home Value $408,568 Zillow
$1,178 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,357 median income, 4.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$330,800 home value, $1,178/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cascade Locks, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,357
13% below
$41,003 per capita
Home Value
$330,800
17% above
Zillow: $408,568
Median Rent
$1,178/mo
1% above
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Cascade Locks Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cascade Locks's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
117%
Rent
101%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cascade Locks a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cascade Locks residents earn a median household income of $65,357 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,003. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,494 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cascade Locks is $330,800 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $408,568. Median rent is $1,178/month, with 24.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

27.5% of adults in Cascade Locks hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cascade Locks has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 80.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,529
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density732/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.9%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,357
Per Capita$41,003
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

B+
Home Value$330,800
Rent$1,178
Ownership77.9%
Zillow$408,568
Housing Units745
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain80.2 in/yr
Elevation180 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cascade Locks was founded in 1935.
The median home in Cascade Locks was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.