Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Hood River, OR
$684,100Median home value
Hood River CountyArea
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About Hood River
Hood River is a city of about 8,300 in Hood River County, Oregon, on the Columbia River at the foot of Mount Hood. The windsurfing and kiteboarding capital of the Columbia Gorge, it pairs an outdoorsy downtown of breweries and cafes with orchards and wineries in the Hood River Valley. The Fruit Loop farm trail and the Historic Columbia River Highway draw visitors year-round.
Home prices in Hood River
The median home value in Hood River is $684,100.
Top places in Hood River
- The Columbia River waterfront — windsurfing, kiteboarding and the Event Site.
- Downtown Hood River — breweries, cafes and shops on Oak Street.
- The Fruit Loop — 35 miles of orchards, wineries and farm stands.
- Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail — biking the gorge.
- Mount Hood — skiing at Meadows and Timberline, ~45 min south.
Commuting from Hood River
- ~1 hr to Portland via I-84 (traffic-dependent).
- Portland International Airport (PDX) is ~1 hr west.
- Columbia Area Transit bus service; no passenger rail.
Hood River FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hood River, OR?
The median home value in Hood River is $684,100. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Hood River, OR?
~1 hr to Portland via I-84 (traffic-dependent).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.