At a Glance
Median Income
$77,975
$49,896 per capita
Home Value
$602,800
Zillow: $694,188
Median Rent
$1,446/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
2,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Hood River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hood River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hood River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hood River residents earn a median household income of $77,975 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,896. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% 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 Hood River is $602,800 , 114% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $694,188. Median rent is $1,446/month, with 29.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Hood River reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,908/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.5% of adults in Hood River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hood River has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population8,360
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density3,191/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$77,975
Per Capita$49,896
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
C
Home Value$602,800
Rent$1,446
Ownership53.4%
Zillow$694,188
Housing Units4,044
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property2,908/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary114/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation279 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+20.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Hood River was founded in 1895.
The median home in Hood River was built in 1983.
25.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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