Oregon · Metropolitan Area
Scappoose is a small city in Oregon with a population of 8,099. Residents earn $99,475 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Scappoose receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Scappoose offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Scappoose is $99,475, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Scappoose among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Scappoose is $430,000, making it a premium housing market at 53% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,699 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Scappoose is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 762 per 100,000, 61% below the national average.
25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Scappoose experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,475 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,669 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,398 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,017 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,322 |
| County GDP | $33,425M |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Healthcare | 1,402 |
| Retail | 1,062 |
| Manufacturing | 427 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.44% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |
| Census Median | $430,000 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $482,370 |
| Median List Price | $504,200 |
| Median List Price | $504,200 |
| $/Sq Ft | $282 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.7% |
| Price Drops | 24.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,699 |
| 46% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,201 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.44% |
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 12.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 28.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.1% |
| Premature Death | 6,422/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Total Violent | 73.2/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 73.2/100K |
| Total Property | 761.7/100K |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 87.9/100K |
| Theft | 629.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disasters | 182 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,354/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7581°N, 122.8731°W |
| County FIPS | 53011 |
Winner: Democrat by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.5% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,354/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,402 |
| Restaurants | 903 |
| Retail Stores | 1,062 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 38 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 182 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 13.5% |