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Hood River
  • Town in Oregon

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A

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Hood River is a town in Oregon with a population of 8,210. Hood River is in Hood River County and is one of the best places to live in Oregon. Living in Hood River offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hood River there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hood River and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Hood River are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$433,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,212
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    46%
  • Own
    54%
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Hood River Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    101.9
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    25.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    254.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,058.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    267.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    22%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    13%
    national  11%

Working in Hood River

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$69,429
National
$69,021

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