Mount Hood Village 59 Below average
Mount Hood Village Livability #285 ranked city in Oregon#19,397 ranked city in the USARanks better than 33% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Mount Hood Village

PROS
  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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What's it like Living in Mount Hood Village?

Mount Hood Village, Oregon is a small city with a population of 5,231 inhabitants. According to the most recent Census, 97% of Mount Hood Village residents are White, 1% Asian and 0% Black. Mount Hood Village is considered to be a city with an aging population. The average age of all residents is 51, which is well beyond the United States median age average. Something to be aware of when living in Mount Hood Village are the above average commute times. If you're looking for a short commute to work, this might not be the right area for you. With one way commute time of 35 minutes, this comes in much higher than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Mount Hood Village could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Oregon if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Mount Hood Village, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like crime, cost of living, commute, employment and more.

Mount Hood Village has a livability score of 58/100 and is ranked #299 in Oregon and #19,633 in the USA. Compared to the US average, this area has a score which ranks among the lowest in the nation, and it is not considered a very livable city. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Mount Hood Village has higher than average scores for the following: crime (B-) and housing (B-). Unfortunately for Mount Hood Village, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F) and cost of living (D).

A robust real estate market serves as a crucial economic indicator, reflecting the local area's strength, stability and the confidence of its residents. Mount Hood Village excels in the housing sector, scoring high marks based on factors such as median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability. These calculations suggest that the apartment rental and real estate market in the region is exceptionally healthy, highlighting the area's economic vitality and attractiveness to potential homebuyers and renters.

Mount Hood Village real estate prices and overall affordability will play a huge role in determining if the area is the right fit for you. Of course there are probably some other items on your “wish list”, but even before they are considered, let’s take a look at the home prices and affordability in Mount Hood Village. Median real estate prices in Mount Hood Village come in at $248,400, which is 0.5% higher than the Oregon average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Mount Hood Village, the home price to income ratio is 4.1, which is 10.9% lower than the Oregon average.

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      Mount Hood Village transportation information

      Statistic Mount Hood Village Oregon National
      Average one way commute35min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work67.6%71.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool16.6%10.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.2%4.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.6%2.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.4%3.9%2.8%
      Working from home7.5%6.4%4.6%
      Source: The Mount Hood Village, OR data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).