Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Scappoose
Scappoose, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,462
Population
7,707
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Small-town living on the cusp of Portland
Scenic
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Mountain Views
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Peaceful
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Welcoming
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Close-Knit
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Rural
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Situated about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Portland, Scappoose is a tranquil small town engulfed in lush, natural beauty. Scappoose residents enjoy the area’s small-town delights, including its close-knit community, local haunts, and overall peaceful atmosphere.
Scappoose is an ideal choice for those seeking a laidback lifestyle surrounded by nature without having to sacrifice convenience to city amenities. Renters have their choice of apartments, houses, and townhomes available for rent in Scappoose. The town provides plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation, from Forest Park to Sturgeon Lake and the Columbia River. The many vibrant amenities of Downtown Portland are also easily accessible via convenience to U.S. 30.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,561
Average: $107,956
Education
1,401
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,858
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Scappoose has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Scappoose, OR is $1,302 for a studio, $1,462 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $1,428 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Scappoose has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,462/month
602 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Scappoose, OR is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Otto Petersen Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
313 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
656 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sauvie Island Center
- Kruger's Farm Market
- Frenchman's Bar Park
- Sgt. Brad Crawford Park
- Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge
Airports
- Portland International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.