Living in The Dalles, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of The Dalles · Census data 2020–2024
The Dalles has 15,917 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $62,614 (25% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $360,800, the median rent is $993/month.
The Dalles at a glance
- Population
- 15,917
- Median age
- 38.5State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $62,614State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $360,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $993/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 63.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is The Dalles a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in The Dalles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In The Dalles the median home value is $360,800, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $993 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,709 a month in housing costs.
The Dalles median household income
The median household income in The Dalles is $62,614 and the income per person is $40,289. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in The Dalles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,964
- Owner-occupied
- 63.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.8%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.36
The Dalles demographics
- Population
- 15,917
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 22.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 6,525
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 8.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of The Dalles ›
Education in The Dalles
22.7% of adults 25 and older in The Dalles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in The Dalles
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.6%
The Dalles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles | 15,917 | $62,614 | $360,800 | $993 |
| Dallesport | 1,603 | $71,707 | $377,600 | $1,350 |
| Chenoweth | 1,445 | $63,425 | $228,600 | $857 |
| Wishram | 411 | $42,188 | $162,000 | $817 |
| Dufur | 952 | $89,333 | $357,500 | $1,256 |
| Mosier | 714 | $73,278 | $333,800 | — |
| Klickitat | 501 | $63,646 | $169,400 | $960 |
| Bingen | 652 | $73,833 | $443,400 | — |
| White Salmon | 2,548 | $72,923 | $614,900 | $1,311 |
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What is the median household income in The Dalles, OR?
The median household income in The Dalles is $62,614, 25% lower 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 The Dalles?
The median home value in The Dalles is $360,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in The Dalles?
The median gross rent in The Dalles is $993 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is The Dalles, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 24% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in The Dalles?
The median age in The Dalles is 38.5 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in The Dalles?
The average commute to work in The Dalles is 17 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in The Dalles?
The unemployment rate in The Dalles is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is The Dalles?
22.7% of adults in The Dalles 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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