Special Interest
Housing in Hood River County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Hood River County averages $1,417/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 31% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Hood River County FMR Area are $1,430 for a studio, $1,566 for 1‑bedroom, $2,055 for 2‑bedroom, $2,858 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,447 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $638 increase for a 2-bedroom in Hood River County shows a 45% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Hood River County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
