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Hood River, OR

Cost of living in Hood River County, OR

Estimated monthly cost
$3,515/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 23,958 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,435 41%
Federal tax $504 14%
Healthcare $480 14%
Groceries $350 10%
State tax $273 8%
Transport $250 7%
Energy $163 5%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Hood River County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,291
per month
1 bedroom
$1,435
per month
2 bedroom
$1,883
per month
3 bedroom
$2,639
per month
4 bedroom
$3,162
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Hood River County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$82,095
per year
Individual earnings
$40,853
per year
Per capita
$46,105
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Hood River County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$571,200
Annual property tax
$3,359

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Hood River County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$117
per month · 13¢/kWh
Natural gas
$46
per month
Annual total
$1,956
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Hood River County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
8.7%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Hood River County

State and local tax rates for Oregon.

State income tax
9.9%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
0.0%
Combined sales tax
0.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Hood River County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
19.0 min
Drive alone
60.5%
Public transit
0.8%
Work from home
18.2%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Hood River County

What it costs to live in Hood River County each month.

Single person
$3,515
per month
  • Rent $1,435
  • Energy $163
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $350
  • Transport $250
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $504
  • State tax $273
Couple
$5,531
per month
  • Rent $1,883
  • Energy $196
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $580
  • Transport $350
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,014
  • State tax $574
Family
$8,436
per month
  • Rent $2,639
  • Energy $244
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $880
  • Transport $450
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,014
  • State tax $574

Frequently asked questions about Hood River County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Hood River County?

In Hood River County, OR, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,435 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,883 per month, a three-bedroom averages $2,639 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Hood River County?

In Hood River County, OR, the average household income is $82,095 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $40,853 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Hood River County?

The estimated cost of living in Hood River County, OR is approximately $3,515 per month for a single person, $5,531 for a couple, $8,436 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Hood River County?

The combined sales tax rate in Hood River County, OR is 0.00%, which includes the Oregon state rate of 0.00% plus an average local rate of 0.00%.

Is Hood River County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Hood River County, OR would need approximately $3,515 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $82,095 per year ($6,841 per month). Hood River County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Hood River County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Hood River County, OR is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 8.7% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Hood River County?

The average home value in Hood River County, OR is $571,200, with average annual property taxes of $3,359, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Hood River County compare to other areas?

You can compare Hood River County, OR with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Hood River County is in the Hood River, OR metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources