Hood River Urban Area, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
23,958 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$571,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$655 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,180 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 6 37
Feb 5 4 40
Mar 4 1 44
Apr 3 0 49
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 62
Jul 1 0 68
Aug 1 0 67
Sep 1 0 61
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 7 2 42
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%

Schools

Parkdale Elementary School
3 miles, E 2.3 star
Mid Valley Elementary School
10 miles, NE 1.9 star
WyEast Middle School
10 miles, NE 1.4 star
Hood River Valley High School
13 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
23 miles, E 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
36 miles, NW 1.4 star
Charter College
41 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Western States
42 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Skyline Hospital
17 miles, NE
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
24 miles, E 4.1 star
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
36 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
46 miles, NW 3.7 star
Roberts Field
90 miles, S 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
122 miles, SW 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
133 miles, E 1 star