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Hood River, OR

City in Hood River County, Oregon.

Population

8,361

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

3,193

ZIP codes

0

Hood River and its ZIP codes

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Hood River at a glance

  • Hood River is about 72 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • It is the 78th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,647 a year, 3% more than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $684,100 (43% above Oregon) and median rent is $1,480 a month.

Local data for Hood River, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hood River, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$85,647

Poverty rate

10.8%

Median home value

$684,100

Median rent

$1,480/mo

Homeownership

52.9%

Bachelor's or higher

54.2%

Median age

38.2

Average commute

16.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,677), German Americans (1,607), Irish Americans (1,081).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hood River County. PPP loans are for Hood River.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,736

13,859 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$74,839

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$220M

FY 2026, $9,164 per person

Hood River County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Hood River, OR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone53.8%
  • Carpooled5.4%
  • Public transit1.4%
  • Walked9.7%
  • Bicycle2.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
  • Worked from home25.8%

Average one-way commute: 16.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hood River, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: volcanic activity

Storm events since 1996

41

Countywide, mostly heavy rain

Flood insurance policies

23

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 30°F

30.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone21 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Hood River, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.0%

U.S. 33.3% -2.3 pts

Diabetes

10.0%

U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts

Smoking

11.1%

U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.5%

U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts

Cities near Hood River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
White Salmon, WACity2.1 mi1.5
Bingen, WACity2.7 mi0.6
OdellCensus-designated place5.2 mi2
MosierCity6.5 mi0.5
Lyle, WACensus-designated place12 mi0.7
Mount HoodCensus-designated place12 mi1.9
RowenaCensus-designated place12 mi1.8
ParkdaleCensus-designated place14 mi0.6
Carson, WACensus-designated place15 mi4.8
ChenowethCensus-designated place16 mi5.6
The DallesCity17 mi6.7
Cascade LocksCity17 mi2.1
Dallesport, WACensus-designated place17 mi6.7
Stevenson, WACity18 mi1.6
Klickitat, WACensus-designated place19 mi0.9
Trout Lake, WACensus-designated place20 mi6.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hood River, OR in?
Hood River is in Hood River County, Oregon.
What is the population of Hood River, OR?
About 8,361 people live in Hood River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hood River?
Nearby places include White Salmon, WA (2.1 mi), Bingen, WA (2.7 mi), Odell (5.2 mi), Mosier (6.5 mi), Lyle, WA (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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