Livability Score

80
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Kickstand Coffee & Kitchen
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Stoked
Coffee Shop
Doppio
Coffee Shop
River Daze Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ground
Coffee Shop
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Uplifted Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Hood River Cinema
Cinema
301
Art Gallery
Theater at Columbia Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts
Art Gallery
The Henderson Monument
Attraction
The History Museum
Museum
Dylan Martinez Glass Studio
Art Gallery
Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (15) C+
New York City Sub Shop
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
HR Liquor
Alcohol
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mike's Ice Cream
Sweets
Full Sail Brewery
Bar
DQ Grill & Chill
Fast Food
Double Mountain Brewery
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
River City Saloon
Bar
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Pita Pit
Fast Food
The Tiger Lounge
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cebu Lounge
Bar
Hennis Kitchen and Bar
Bar
Hennis Kitchen and Bar
Bar
Tarwater Tavern
Bar
Fitness (5) A+
Power Station
Gym
Brimstone Boulders
Gym
Pure Yoga
Gym
Fellowship Hall
Community Centre
Groceries (5) C-
Safeway
Grocery Store
Pine Street Bakery
Bakery
Freshies
Bakery
Rosauers
Grocery Store
Huckleberry’s Natural Market
Grocery Store
White Salmon Baking Company
Bakery
Thriftway (Harvest Market)
Grocery Store
GF Bakery
Bakery
Parks (51) A+
Tsuruta Park
Park
Sherman Triangle
Park
Coe Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Children's Park
Park
Island Parkland
Park
Waucoma Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Morrison Park
Park
Jackson Park
Park
Mann Park
Park
Morrison Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
The Hook
Park
Georgiana Smith Park
Park
Cannery Square Park
Park
Rand Hill Park
Park
Waterfront Park
Park
Overlook Memorial Park
Park
Winans Park
Park
Indian Creek Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Nichols Basin West Park
Park
Hood River Event Site
Park
Nichols Natural Area
Park
Shops (31) A+
Cascade Market
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Dirty Fingers Bicycle Repair
Bicycle
Footworx Orthopetics Lab
Shoes
Cascade Eye
Optician
Maurices
Clothing
HairMasters
Hairdresser
Verizon
Electronics
Studio Spa
Beauty
Free Style
Hairdresser
Apple Green
Gift Shop
The Ruddy Duck
Clothing
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Goodwill Boutique
Clothing
Apland Jewelers
Fashion
Foundation 45
Clothing
Walmart
Department Store
Artifacts: Good Books & Bad Art
Books
G Willikers Toy Shoppe
Toys
Lucky Littles
Clothing
The Eyeglass Store
Optician
Riverfront Market
Convenience Store
Oregon Ebikes
Bicycle
Food Mart
Convenience Store
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Hood River.
Public Transit Stops (14)
Stops & Stations A+
Waucoma Center
Bus Stop
Prospect Avenue & 12th Street
Bus Stop
May Street & Meyer Parkway
Bus Stop
Safeway
Bus Stop
Columbia Area Transit (CAT)
Bus Stop
Portway Avenue & 8th Street
Bus Stop
Columbia & 4th Street
Bus Stop
State Street & 4th Street
Bus Stop
Walmart
Bus Stop
Mount Hood Railroad
Transit Station
North 1st Street & Portway Avenue (Port Transfer)
Bus Stop
Pacific Avenue & 12th Street
Bus Stop
Cascade Avenue & Mt. Adams Avenue
Bus Stop
12th Street & Rosauers
Bus Stop
Bingen-White Salmon
Transit Station
Pine Grove
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.5% F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Hood River is 131/100 - which is 18% higher than Oregon.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Hood River crime rates are 4,002 per 100k, which is 22% higher than Oregon
Property Crime
3,919 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
83 crimes per 100k A+
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employment B

The median income in Hood River is $65,567 - which is 23% higher than Oregon.
Med. Household Income
$65,567 C
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Safeway
Pharmacy
New Directions Wellness Care
Clinic
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hood River Dental
Dentist
West Side Fire Department
Fire Station
North Shore Medical Group
Doctor
Bingen-White Salmon Police Department
Police
Hi-School Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Skyline Hospital
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing B

Hood River home prices are $385,900 - which is 56% higher than Oregon
Home Price
$385,900 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Hood River graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Oregon
School Test Scores
52% D-
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (8) B-
Hood River Middle School
Bright Beginnings
May Street Elementary School
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School
Horizon Christian School
Westside Elementary School
Hulan L Whitson Elem
Wallace & Priscilla Stevenson Intermediate School
Little Oak Montessori School
High Schools (3) F
Mid-Columbia Adventist Christian School
Horizon Christian School
Hood River Valley High School
World Class Academy
White Salmon Academy
Columbia High School
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ratings D+

Hood River has an overall rating of 57% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D+
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  • Hood River has a Livability Score of 80/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hood River crime rates are 22% higher than the Oregon average
  • Cost of living in Hood River is 18% higher than the Oregon average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hood River? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tsuruta Park
      Sherman Triangle
      Coe Park
      Rotary Park
      Children's Park
      Island Parkland
      Waucoma Park
      McDonald's PlayPlace

      Entertainment

      Hood River Cinema
      301
      Theater at Columbia Center for the Arts
      Gallery at Columbia Center for the Arts
      The Henderson Monument
      The History Museum
      Dylan Martinez Glass Studio
      Western Antique Aeroplane & Automobile Museum

      Food & Drink

      New York City Sub Shop
      Subway
      Domino's
      HR Liquor
      McDonald's
      Mike's Ice Cream
      Full Sail Brewery
      DQ Grill & Chill

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Hood River? Of all people who commute, 1.5% take public transportation in Hood River.
      Drive to Work
      59%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      16%

      13% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hood River? The cost of living in Hood River is 131/100 - which is 18% higher than Oregon.
      Hood River
      131

      31% more expensive than average

      Oregon
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hood River? Hood River crime rates are 4,002, which are 22% higher than Oregon
      Total Crime
      4,002 per 100k people

      72% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 25

      72% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -3%

      Year over year crime is down

      B Employment

      What is the median income in Hood River? The median income in Hood River is $65,567 which is 23% higher than Oregon.
      Median household income
      $65,56719% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $40,10234% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      34% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hood River a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Safeway
      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B Housing

      What are Hood River home prices? Hood River home prices are $385,900 - which is 56% higher than Oregon
      Median home value
      $385,900109% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,17424% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Hood River have good schools? The Hood River graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% lower than Oregon
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      52%

      8% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      19:1

      16% higher than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Hood River a good place to live? Hood River has an overall rating of 57% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      57%

      4 total surveys

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