The Town FilesMount Hood Villages, Oregon
Community in Clackamas County · population 4,586 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $455,500
- Household income
- $91,817
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 77°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 51.1
Mount Hood Villages is a community of 4,586 people in Clackamas County, Oregon. The median home is worth $455,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Oregon towns, better for a vacation home than 87% of Oregon towns, better for retirees than 76% of Oregon towns.
How Mount Hood Villages ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Hood Villages is worth $455,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.0 times the median household income of $91,817, which is more affordable than 55% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,466 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Hood Villages | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $455,500 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,466 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $91,817 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.0× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 27.4% | — |
Who lives in Mount Hood Villages
| People | Mount Hood Villages | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.7% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.8% | — |
| Work from home | 18.8% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 35.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Mount Hood Villages
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 35.3°F. About 79.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.8 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 32 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mount Hood Villages since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on October 22, 2022 about 7.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 22, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on August 10, 2013.
Severe weather in Clackamas County since 1996
Clackamas County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4907: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5454: Milo Mciver Fire |
| May 4, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4599: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Clackamas County
Clackamas County had 174,320 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $69,863 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Mount Hood Villages itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Mount Hood Villages
2 public schools with 258 students, about 18.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welches Elementary School | K-5 | 182 | 18.2 |
| Welches Middle School | 6-8 | 76 | 19.0 |
Towns near Mount Hood Villages
- Sandy, OR14.5 mi · 12,612 people · home $470,300
- Estacada, OR16.7 mi · 4,356 people · home $509,800
- Damascus, OR23.1 mi · 11,050 people · home $653,100
- Troutdale, OR24.5 mi · 16,300 people · home $456,100
- Washougal, WA24.8 mi · 17,039 people · home $552,300
- Gresham, OR25.1 mi · 114,247 people · home $458,700
- Beavercreek, OR25.3 mi · 4,727 people · home $664,300
- Wood Village, OR25.5 mi · 4,387 people · home $311,500
Mount Hood Villages questions
Is Mount Hood Villages, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Hood Villages scores better for retirees than 76% of Oregon towns and quieter than 65%. 27.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 51.1).
How much does a house cost in Mount Hood Villages?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Hood Villages is valued at $455,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,817, so homes cost about 5.0 times income. Median rent is $1,466 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Hood Villages?
July highs average 76.6°F and January lows 35.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 79.0 inches of precipitation a year and 59.8 inches of snow.
Does Mount Hood Villages get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Mount Hood Villages since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on October 22, 2022. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)