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Hood River, Oregon

city · Hood River County

At a glance

8,361
Population
$684,100
Median home value (all homes)
125% above U.S. median
$721,304
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,480/mo
Median rent
10% above U.S. median
$85,647
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
75.36%
Locations with fiber available
3.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 140 — 40% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing143% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities18% below
Taxes10% below
Insurance32% below
Commute cost17% below
For business: Oregon is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college48 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college53 mi
High school graduates89.7%
College graduates54.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Business Oregon
Business Oregon is the state's economic development agency. The Business Oregon Commission oversees the agency's activities to ensure a coherent, integrated approach to economic development and a continuous policy direction that can transcend changes in executive and legislative leadership.
state Marion County Economic Development
Marion County's Economic Development page lists programs such as Business Retention & Expansion (SEDCOR), Chamber & Small Business Support, City Support, Detroit Marinas, Emergent Economic Opportunity Program (EEOP), Opal Creek Promise, Tourism Support, and Youth Employment Program. It describes current projects including expanding rural broadband connectivity, supporting traded-sector businesses, and promoting tourism and workforce development in Marion County, Oregon.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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