salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 7.4 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are short, about 16.5 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,840 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Oregon cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Oregon. It is number 101 of 105 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Hood River?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Hood River
| Size | Hood River | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,019 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,036 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,813 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,486 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,300 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Hood River overall?
Everyday prices in Oregon overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Hood River, so the Oregon figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Hood River
Life in Hood River
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Hood River?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,176 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $684,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $68,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hood River, OR?
Renting in Hood River costs a median of about $2,571 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Oregon median is $1,811.
How much do I need to make to live in Hood River?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,840 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Hood River cheap or expensive?
Hood River is rated Expensive: rent takes 33.4% of the typical household income of $92,370. It ranks 101st cheapest of 105 Oregon cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Hood River?
The median homeowner in Hood River pays $4,261 a year in property taxes, about 0.62% of the median home value.
Is Hood River more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Oregon are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Hood River?
The median home value in Hood River is $684,100, about 7.4 times the typical yearly household income.
8,361 people live in Hood River. Numbers are typical (middle) values.