Living in Hood River, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hood River · Census data 2020–2024
Hood River has 8,361 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $85,647 (3% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $684,100, the median rent is $1,480/month.
Hood River at a glance
- Population
- 8,361
- Median age
- 38.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $85,647State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $684,100State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,480/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54.2%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Hood River a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Hood River
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hood River the median home value is $684,100, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,480 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,466 a month in housing costs.
Hood River median household income
The median household income in Hood River is $85,647 and the income per person is $53,674. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Hood River: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,147
- Owner-occupied
- 52.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.1%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.30
Hood River demographics
- Population
- 8,361
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.3%
- Households
- 3,569
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hood River ›
Education in Hood River
54.2% of adults 25 and older in Hood River have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 24.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hood River
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 25.8%
- Drive alone
- 53.8%
- Public transit
- 1.4%
- Walk to work
- 9.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
Hood River vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River | 8,361 | $85,647 | $684,100 | $1,480 |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| Odell | 2,218 | $97,250 | $433,600 | — |
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | $333,800 | — |
| Parkdale | 319 | $71,250 | $376,300 | — |
| Carson | 2,318 | $68,929 | $490,400 | $910 |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Cascade Locks | 1,378 | $70,000 | $385,100 | $1,102 |
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What is the median household income in Hood River, OR?
The median household income in Hood River is $85,647, 3% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Hood River?
The median home value in Hood River is $684,100, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Hood River?
The median gross rent in Hood River is $1,480 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Hood River, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Oregon median; an average commute of 17 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hood River?
The median age in Hood River is 38.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Hood River?
The average commute to work in Hood River is 17 minutes; 25.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hood River?
The unemployment rate in Hood River is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hood River?
54.2% of adults in Hood River have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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