Dallesport, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Hood River County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,434 Population 213/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $40,382 per capita
$355,400 Home Value $424,172 Zillow
$1,350 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$355,400 home value, $1,350/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Dallesport, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$40,382 per capita
Home Value
$355,400
26% above
Zillow: $424,172
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
16% above
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
34% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Dallesport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
126%
Rent
116%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dallesport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dallesport residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,382. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Dallesport is $355,400 , 26% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,172. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

22.4% of adults in Dallesport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dallesport has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,434
Median Age48.2 yrs
Density213/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$40,382
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

B+
Home Value$355,400
Rent$1,350
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$424,172
Housing Units589
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,187/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain13.7 in/yr
Elevation247 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute19 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dallesport was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.