At a Glance
Median Income
$99,475
$43,669 per capita
Home Value
$430,000
Zillow: $481,388
Median Rent
$1,699/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.9% smoking rate
How Scappoose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Scappoose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Scappoose a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Scappoose residents earn a median household income of $99,475 , which is 32% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,669. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Scappoose is $430,000 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $481,388. Median rent is $1,699/month, with 30.6% 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 1985.
Education
25.5% of adults in Scappoose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 42.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,099
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density2,354/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$99,475
Per Capita$43,669
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$430,000
Rent$1,699
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$481,388
Housing Units3,030
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation57 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Scappoose was founded in 1921.
The median home in Scappoose was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Portland International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.