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Hood river, OR

Hood river, OR.

Population: 19,138 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hood river, OR is $720,580 — up 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $718,500 after a median 76.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,165/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, volcanicactivity, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$720,580

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

76.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$720,580
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+13.7%
10-year appreciation
+85.7%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$721,702
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$718,500
Median list price
$737,000
Median price per sqft
$466
1-year sale-price change
-8.5%
Median days on market
76.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
55
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,165/mo
1-year rent change
+62.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
May Street Elementary School, Mid Valley Elementary School, Westside Elementary School, Hood River Middle School, WyEast Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, volcanicActivity, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
64.2%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bradford Island (18.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,168
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,767

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Green Acres Air Park (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Gorge Regional Airport (DLS) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE HOOD RIVER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
30.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,670
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
79.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,597
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Hood riverState medianUS median
Median home value$720,580$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$718,500$460,000$325,000
Median days on market77 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$3,165/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,670$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hood river, OR?
$720,580.
What is the median sale price in Hood river, OR?
$718,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Hood river, OR?
Median days on market: 76.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hood river, OR?
Typical rent: $3,165/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hood river, OR?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, volcanicActivity, wildfire.
Is Hood river, OR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in Hood river, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hood river, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hood river, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hood river, OR?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hood river, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Hood river, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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