$721,792Average Value$447Average Price per Sq Ft1Home For Sale
A community named after Oregon's tallest peak
About 10 miles from the base of Mount Hood—before the roads get noticeably windier—the Mount Hood community is anchored by a town hall and a U.S. Forest Service ranger station. Along with approximately 14,500 acres of pear, apple and cherry trees, the region is known for its proximity to the mountain. “There’s a big mountain biking community and trails during the summer,” says Susan Freston, an administrative coordinator for the Hood River Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Reserve, who has lived in the area for over 30 years. “During the winter, it revolves around skiing—cross country and downhill—and snowboarding. We’re less than 20 minutes away from the mountain.”
Mount Hood is a beautiful mountain and a volcano.
Mount Hood is a quiet town near Hood River and Parkdale.
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Hiking trails with views of Mount Hood
In conjunction with Mount Hood, the neighborhood has several popular hiking spots. The East Fork Hood River rushes through Toll Bridge Park, its waters cascading over the stones that dot the middle of the channel. Hikers can trek along the forested trails that follow the river and camp out overnight on designated sites. The snow-capped peaks of Mount Hood hover in the distance, occasionally piercing through a low layer of clouds. Across the highway, the sandy Oak Ridge Trailhead leads up hills smattered with yellow wildflowers to views of neatly parceled farmland below, fortified by rolling hills in the distance. The trail system accommodates horse trailers and mountain bikers, too. With the forested areas that neighbor Mount Hood on the west, the community may be at an increased risk of potential wildfires and decreased air quality.
Mount Hood is a great place to take in the views of country and farm life.
The Oak Ridge trail head is a popular spot for hiking with scenic views.
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Properties with acreage for fruit trees and hobby spaces
Farmhouses and manufactured homes sit on ample acreage, many with fruit or nut trees, accessory offices or hobby spaces and largely costing between $500,000 and $675,000. New traditional homes with strong Craftsman influences located just outside Mount Hood, sprawled on lots between two and five acres, can fetch between $1.4 million and $1.6 million. Many of these homes were built around 2020 and feature boat or recreational vehicle (RV) parking. Those with a custom build in mind will find several lots on the market—many with rows of lavender or pear trees—listed between $200,000 and $300,000.
Traditional homes are very popular in the Mount Hood area.
Homes are affordable around the Mount Hood area.
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Destinations on the Hood River Fruit Loop
Though local businesses, like the Mountain Valley Butcher Block, serve the rural community, most residents travel to nearby Parkdale or Hood River for groceries and other shopping. “Within Parkdale, there’s a small grocery store, McIsaac’s Store, and three restaurants,” Freston says. “Parkdale and Mount Hood are close-knit communities.”
Mount Hood is part of the Hood River Fruit Loop, a route of fruit stands, orchards, wineries and lavender fields. The Draper Girls Country Farm allows visitors to pick flowers, pears and apples—some from trees over a century old—meet the farm’s goats and sample its homemade, unpasteurized cider. Grateful Vineyard—another Fruit Loop destination—and its high-elevation sparkling wine has been featured on Top Chef. Locals can enjoy refreshing varietals and pizza while gazing at neat rows of vines with Mount Hood in the distance.
Butcher Block has quality meats and it is located in the Mount Hood area.
Drapery Girl's Country Farm is known for their delicious ciders.
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Glacier View Lavender
Farms like Glacier View Lavender are also part of the Hood River Fruit Loop. The veteran-owned farm distills fields of lavender into pure essential oil and hydrosol to make products like lavender beeswax candles, hand-crafted soap and linen spray.
A lot of people visit the lavender farm in the Mount Hood area.
The vineyards at Stave & Stove has a view of the Oregon Mountains.
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College credit at Hood River Valley High
Children living in Mount Hood may begin their K-12 studies at Parkdale Elementary School, which receives a B-plus grade from Niche. Afterward, they may attend B-rated Wy’East Middle School before potentially enrolling at Hood River Valley High School, earning an A-minus. Students can get a head start on college credits with courses like Introduction to Folklore and Mythology, Child Development and Psychology, Film as Art and Medical Terminology, offered in partnership with Columbia Gorge Community College. Hood River Valley High School may be as far as 14 miles—and over a 20-minute drive—for some Mount Hood students.
Public transportation to Meadows Ski Resort
Oregon Route 35 is Mount Hood’s main thoroughfare, from the base of Mount Hood and its snow parks to the town of Hood River. There, it merges with Interstate 84, which follows the Columbia River west to Portland. Oregon Route 281 connects the community to Parkdale before heading north toward Hood River. The Columbia Area Transit system offers a Gorge-to-Mountain Express route, which runs from Hood River south through Mount Hood to Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort during the winter.
Homes in the Mount Hood area are surrounded by farmland.
Mount Hood Railroad takes you around the Mount Hood area.
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Parks in this Area
Ziba Dimmick State Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Mount Hood
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Mount Hood, OR sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Mount Hood, OR over the last 12 months is $610,750, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity for a move in ready Parkdale home. Tons of room to garden and expand on this forested level property. View of Mount Hood with a view easement over the property to the West. Outdoor patio in the front and back for summer socials or to just take in the scenery. Cute garden shed currently used as a playhouse. Pathway to the Mt Hood Town hall on the North
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
283
Median Age
42
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.3%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$86,111
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$98,304
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
83.3%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
38.4%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
7/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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