At a Glance
Median Income
$62,830
$38,499 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
Zillow: $384,277
Median Rent
$956/mo
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
178/100K
3,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
85.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
311 sunny days/yr
How The Dalles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows The Dalles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is The Dalles a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
The Dalles residents earn a median household income of $62,830 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,499. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% 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 The Dalles is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $384,277. Median rent is $956/month, with 29.4% 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 1962.
Safety & Crime
The Dalles reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,117/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in The Dalles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
85.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
The Dalles has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population15,973
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density2,388/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,830
Per Capita$38,499
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,795M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
B+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$956
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$384,277
Housing Units6,695
Rent Burden29.4%
Crime
F
Violent178/100K
Property3,117/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault121/100K
Burglary514/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death5,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days311/yr
Rain13.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation100 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 31% / D 66%
Commute16 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The Dalles was founded in 1857.
The median home in The Dalles was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.9% 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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