Hood River, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
8,360 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
45.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,975 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
18.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$602,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$688 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,210 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hood River County
1
Hood River Urban Area
1
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hood River County
2
Hood River Urban Area
2
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 6 37
Feb 5 4 40
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 3 0 50
May 2 0 57
Jun 2 0 63
Jul 1 0 69
Aug 1 0 68
Sep 1 0 62
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 7 2 43
Dec 7 6 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 37% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, OR State Senate District 26, OR State House District 52, OR
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Schools

Hood River Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Bright Beginnings
<1 miles, SE
May Street Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
18 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
44 miles, W • 1.4 star
Charter College
47 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of Western States
50 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Mid-Columbia Medical Center
19 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Portland International Airport
52 miles, W • 3.7 star
Roberts Field
102 miles, S • 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
122 miles, E • 1 star
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
126 miles, N • 4.1 star
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