Portland metro, OR–WA relocation guide
Moving to Washougal, WA
About Washougal
Washougal (~17,900 residents per the 2024 Census estimate) sits on the Columbia River at the western gateway of the Columbia River Gorge, just east of Camas. It's a former mill town whose identity still turns on the Pendleton Woolen Mills working textile mill and the rivers that meet here — the Washougal and the Columbia. The downtown along E Street is compact and growing, while the gorge side offers immediate hiking, waterfalls, and windsurfing. Relocatees get small-town Gorge living with a straight shot down SR-14 to Portland.
Home prices in Washougal
The median listing price in Washougal is $789,500.
Top places in Washougal
- Pendleton Woolen Mills — working textile mill, a landmark employer and visitor stop.
- Downtown Washougal (E Street) — coffee shops, restaurants, and local retail.
- Washougal River Greenway Trail — riverside walking and biking.
- Sandy Swimming Hole and the Washougal River — summer swimming and paddling.
- Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge (just west) — wetland trails and birding.
- Columbia River waterfront — windsurfing, kiteboarding, and river views.
Commuting from Washougal
- Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~30 minutes (estimate; longer at peak). Route: SR-14 west through the Gorge to I-5/I-84, or via the SR-14 corridor to I-205.
- C-TRAN: city limits inside the C-TRAN service boundary; express buses run weekday peak hours from Fisher's Landing park-and-ride to downtown Portland, with connections to TriMet MAX (per WSDOT transit development plan, read September 24, 2026).
Schools in Washougal
Public schools: Washougal School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Washougal FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Washougal, WA?
The median listing price in Washougal is $789,500. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Washougal, WA?
Typical drive to downtown Portland: ~30 minutes (estimate; longer at peak). Route: SR-14 west through the Gorge to I-5/I-84, or via the SR-14 corridor to I-205. - Which school district serves Washougal, WA?
Washougal is served by Washougal School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.