Scappoose, OR

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.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,099 Population 2,354/sq mi density
$99,475 Median Income $43,669 per capita
$430,000 Home Value $482,370 Zillow
$1,699 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
73 Violent Crime/100K 762 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$99,475 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$430,000 home value, $1,699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K (81% below avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $99,475
32% higher than US avg
Home Value $430,000
53% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 73/100K
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,699
46% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.9%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

How Scappoose Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,099
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,354/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$99,475
Per Capita$43,669
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$430,000
Rent$1,699
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$482,370

Crime

F
Violent73/100K
Property762/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault73/100K
Burglary88/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation57 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.3%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute28 min
EV Stations5
Libraries10

Is Scappoose a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Scappoose has a population of 8,099 with a density of 2,354 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.6%), with 3.3% Hispanic.

Population

8,099
Total Population
2,354
People / sq mi
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
3.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Scappoose vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only95.8%
22% above US avg
Spanish4.2%
69% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Scappoose vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Scappoose is $99,475, which is 32% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Scappoose vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$99,475
32% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,669
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
IRS Avg AGI$98,017

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg
Establishments (County)15,322
County GDP$33,425M

Business (County)

Restaurants903
Healthcare1,402
Retail1,062
Manufacturing427

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,201
77% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.44%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home13.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Scappoose is $430,000, 53% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,699 (46% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $482,370.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$430,000
53% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$482,370
Median List Price$504,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$504,200
$/Sq Ft$282
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops24.0%
Inventory25

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,699
46% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied77.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,201
77% above US avg
Effective Rate1.44%
In Scappoose, 31.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 28.4% report depression. 18.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Scappoose vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.9%
1% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma12.3%
COPD5.8%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity18.9%
Depression28.4%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.4%
Checkup Rate69.1%
Premature Death6,422/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access90.5%
Healthcare Facilities1,402
Scappoose has a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents, 81% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 762 per 100,000 (61% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Scappoose vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent73.2/100K
81% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault73.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property761.7/100K
61% below US avg
Burglary87.9/100K
Theft629.9/100K
Vehicle Theft43.9/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Scappoose has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation57 ft (17 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²)
Population Density2,354/sq mi
Coordinates45.7581°N, 122.8731°W
County FIPS53011
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 45.1%
D 52.1%

Winner: Democrat by 7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,354/sq mi
Total Area3.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities1,402
Restaurants903
Retail Stores1,062

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)38
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home13.5%

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