Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
The Dalles
The Dalles, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$505
Population
14,927
Renter Mix
40% Rent
A river, a mountain, and cherries on top
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River
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Curved along a bend in the Columbia River with Mount Hood National Forest to the south, The Dalles provides spectacular views of the mountains and the river. The Dalles is rich with history -- this was the town where the Oregon Trail ended. The Dalles incorporated in 1857, and today is the largest city in Wasco County and the county seat. The area is a major producer of sweet cherries, with more than 6,000 acres of the city containing cherry trees.
The Dalles' historic downtown is a truly inspiring place to shop or dine. With its historical Western architecture, brick-paved sidewalks, and mountain views, you'll want to spend the afternoon window-shopping. In August, you'll want to head downtown to enjoy the Wasco County Fair and Rodeo, an event held since 1885. Another great destination, the Fort Dalles Museum and Anderson Homestead, contains the former fort's Surgeon's Quarters, built in 1856. The museum first opened in 1905, making it one of the oldest museums in the state.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,463
Average: $78,338
Education
2,888
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,142
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
The Dalles has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in The Dalles, OR is $1,165 for a studio, $505 for one bedroom, and $1,396 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in The Dalles has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$505/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly The Dalles, OR is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
423 Students
Colonel Wright Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
292 Students
Public
Grades K-5
384 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
557 Students
The Dalles-Wahtonka High School
Public
Grades 9-12
810 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Columbia Hills State Park
- Doug's Beach State Park
- Columbia Gorge Discovery Center
- Mayer State Park
- Memaloose State Park
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† 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.