Hood River, OR Economy


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Hood River, Oregon is a thriving city located in the Columbia River Gorge region. The cost of living is relatively higher than the national average, with an above-average rental rate for two-bedroom apartments at $1,870 and a grocery cost index of 104 compared to 100 in the United States. Hood River is home to many businesses and companies offering a variety of services and products. Popular employers include the Hood River County School District, Insitu Inc., Mckenzie Fluid Power Inc., Horizon Air Industries Inc., Adroit Construction Ltd., and others. The local economy also boasts several small businesses such as restaurants, clothing stores, banks, hair salons, and more. With its incredible natural beauty and diverse business opportunities, Hood River is an attractive location for both pleasure seekers and entrepreneurs alike.

Hood River has an unemployment rate of 5.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Hood River has seen the job market increase by 1.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 42.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Hood River
- The Sales Tax Rate for Hood River is 0.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Hood River is 9.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Hood River
- The average income of a Hood River resident is $26,357 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Hood River resident is $69,429 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyHood River, OregonUnited States
  5.86
  -5.4%-6.2%
  42.0%33.5%
  0.0%6.2%
  9.0%4.6%
  $42,330$37,638
  $69,429$69,021
  $92,367$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  3.7%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  8.4%6.8%
  11.5%10.0%
  2.0%2.5%
  8.4%11.0%
  5.7%4.8%
  0.7%0.8%
  2.4%1.9%
  1.5%4.7%
  0.8%1.9%
  5.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  6.1%9.3%
  17.7%14.0%
  2.2%2.1%
  14.5%7.0%
  1.6%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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I have lived here for 20 years coming from the NY east coast area. This is a lot better in Summer as reflected in the rents which are out of this world -- $200 per  More

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Over 9 years ago

Hood River Oregon is a amazing place to live the winters are awesome lots to do.The two things that i found that sucks about hood river is the cost of living and the  More

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Over 14 years ago

I would like to know how many Hispanics are register voters in the city of The Dalles OR. And how many Hispanics are there in the ciy of The Dalles  More

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