Parkdale, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
275 332.4M (US)
Median Age
53.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
32.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,938 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$368,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$771 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,542 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.4% 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 7 11 38
Feb 6 8 40
Mar 5 6 44
Apr 4 4 48
May 4 1 54
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 66
Aug 1 0 66
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 4 1 51
Nov 8 8 42
Dec 8 12 36

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 51% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (42%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 11%

Schools

Parkdale Elementary School
<1 miles, N 2.3 star
Mid Valley Elementary School
8 miles, NE 1.9 star
WyEast Middle School
9 miles, NE 1.4 star
Hood River Valley High School
12 miles, NE 3.7 star

Colleges

Columbia Gorge Community College
20 miles, E 1.4 star
Mt Hood Community College
39 miles, NW 1.4 star
Charter College
44 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Western States
45 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Skyline Hospital
16 miles, NE
Mid-Columbia Medical Center
21 miles, E 4.1 star
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
40 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Portland International Airport
49 miles, NW 3.7 star
Roberts Field
90 miles, S 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
124 miles, SW 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
130 miles, E 1 star