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Ezra moving

What to expect moving to Hood River?

I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 8,360, Hood River is a small town. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated.
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Kai Moore
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Meadowbrook area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Autumn Gray
Totally agree!
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James Castillo
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in Downtown for 12 years. Moved from Chicago for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.

**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. marketing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Downtown schools are solid. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Homeless population growing downtown. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 6/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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