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The Dalles, Oregon Retirement Guide
established retirement community
60
Retirement Score
The Dalles, Oregon at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $284,100
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.
- Avg January Low
- 33.7°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 106.6 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 60 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
106.6 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$284,100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$925High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; some pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
73.6 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
49.5 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
73.6 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
85.9°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Avg January Low
33.7°FHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Annual Precipitation
41.7"High confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Sunny Days / Year
263 daysHigh confidence
RetireCityIQ state median imputation after Open-Meteo coverage gaps · Updated May 2026
Safety
Safety Score
100 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
20.9 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
0.6 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
15,988High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
37.4High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
19.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$59,714High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
60.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
9.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
10.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
82.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
0.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
20.8%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
0.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in The Dalles using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$616
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$691
Median home price used: $284,100
Median rent reference: $925 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
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