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The Dalles, Oregon

city · Wasco County

At a glance

15,917
Population
$360,800
Median home value (all homes)
19% above U.S. median
$396,291
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$993/mo
Median rent
26% below U.S. median
$62,614
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
16.5 min
Average commute
90.6%
Homes with broadband
80.46%
Locations with fiber available
7.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 109 — 9% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing37% above
Goods & services4% above
Utilities25% 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

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college64 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college69 mi
High school graduates87.1%
College graduates22.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Port of the Dalles
The Port of The Dalles mission is to support the creation, retention, expansion, and recruitment of businesses and jobs that will enhance the economy of the District.
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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