Why Live in Mount Hood
Mount Hood, located about 10 miles from the base of the mountain, is a community known for its outdoor recreational activities and scenic landscapes. Anchored by a town hall and a U.S. Forest Service ranger station, the area features approximately 14,500 acres of pear, apple, and cherry orchards. Popular for mountain biking and hiking in the summer, trails like the Oak Ridge Trailhead offer views of farmland and wildflowers. In the winter, skiing and snowboarding are major attractions, with the mountain less than 20 minutes away. Toll Bridge Park, with its forested trails and camping sites along the East Fork Hood River, is a notable spot for outdoor activities.
Homes in Mount Hood range from farmhouses and manufactured homes with fruit or nut trees to new traditional homes with Craftsman influences, often featuring boat or RV parking. The community is part of the Hood River Fruit Loop, a route featuring fruit stands, orchards, wineries, and lavender fields. Local highlights include Draper Girls Country Farm and Grateful Vineyard, where visitors can pick fruit, meet farm animals, and enjoy local wine and cider.
Children in Mount Hood attend highly rated schools, starting at Parkdale Elementary School and continuing to Hood River Valley High School, which offers college credit courses in partnership with Columbia Gorge Community College. The main thoroughfare, Oregon Route 35, connects the community to nearby towns, and the Columbia Area Transit system provides a winter route to Mount Hood Meadows Ski Resort. The area also faces potential risks from wildfires and decreased air quality due to its forested surroundings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mount Hood a good place to live?
Mount Hood is a good place to live. Mount Hood is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mount Hood has 1 park for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 0.2 people per acre and a median age of 42. The average household income is $98,304 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 38.4% of residents. A majority of residents in Mount Hood are home owners, with 30.6% of residents renting and 69.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mount Hood can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mount Hood neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mount Hood?
The median home price in Mount Hood is $665,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $133,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.56%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,380 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $145K a year to afford the median home price in Mount Hood. The average household income in Mount Hood is $98K.
What are the best public schools in Mount Hood?
The best public schools that serve Mount Hood are:
What are the best private schools in Mount Hood?
The best private schools that serve Mount Hood are:
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Are home prices dropping in Mount Hood?
Yes, home prices in Mount Hood are down 10% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Mount Hood, OR
On average, homes in Mount Hood, OR sell after 99 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mount Hood, OR over the last 12 months is $586,000, down 10% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$586,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$586,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$493
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
1
Median List Price
$665,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
12%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-10%
