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Hood River, Oregon

Introduction to Hood River, Oregon

Hood River, Oregon, in Hood River county, is 46 miles E of Gresham, Oregon and 57 miles E of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 5,831.

Hood River History

Hood River was named after the nearby Hood River. The first post office of the area was established on September 30, 1858. It was officially incorporated in July of 1895. It is the county seat of Hood River County, which was founded on June 23, 1908. The area was first settled in the 1850s.

Hood River and nearby Attractions

  • International Museum of Carousel Art
  • Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area
  • Hood River County Historical Museum
  • Koberg Beach State Recreation Site
  • Viento State Park
  • Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area

Things To Do In Hood River

Waucoma Park, Eliot Park, Port Marina Park, Morrison Park, Jackson Park, Waucoma Park and Mann Park are all located in Hood River. The International Museum of Carousel Art and the Hood River County Historical Museum provide insight into the history of this area. The Seneca Fouts Memorial State Natural Area, the Koberg Beach State Recreation Site and Viento State Park are nearby. Local celebrations include the Hood River Cherry Days, the Hood River Valley Blossom Festival, the Hood River Pear Celebration and the Hood River Valley Harvest Fest.

Hood River Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Hood River Higher Education

Portland Community College, Clackamas Community College and Mt. Hood Community College are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

Hood River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hood River Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 9%Hood River Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 13%Hood River College Educated Adults
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Hood River Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Hood River Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Hood River, OR

Comparing Hood River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Female Share of the Population810
Racial Diversity710
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens55
Well-Paid Single Men47
Male Share of the Population32
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size43
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better33
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times98
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone99
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents66
Affordability of Property Taxes54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime57

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