What are the schools like in Scappoose, OR?

Scappoose is served primarily by Scappoose SD 1J. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Scappoose?

The median household income in Scappoose, OR is $96,339 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

What is the weather like in Scappoose, OR?

Scappoose has an average high temperature of 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

Scappoose, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Scappoose, OR affordable or expensive?

Scappoose's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Scappoose is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $410,000 and the median rent is $1,716 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Scappoose, OR?

Scappoose has a violent crime rate of 148.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1345.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Scappoose, OR a Good Place to Live?

Scappoose is a small town of 8,003 in Oregon, with a median household income of $96,339 and a 2.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Scappoose stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Scappoose is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Scappoose city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.6

Scappoose's overall cost of living index is 106.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Scappoose costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Scappoose, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$410,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,716	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,339	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Scappoose's violent crime rate is 148.1 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.1 /100k

Property Crime

1345.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Scappoose is served primarily by Scappoose SD 1J. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Scappoose, OR	National Avg
School District	Scappoose SD 1J	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Scappoose sees average highs of 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Scappoose, OR
Average High — January	46.8°F
Average High — July	81.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Scappoose, OR	National Avg
Population	8,003	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Warren, OR 4 mi St. Helens, OR 7 mi Felida, WA 8 mi Ridgefield, WA 9 mi Lake Shore, WA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Scappoose

Scappoose, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97056

Scappoose vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scappoose, OR affordable or expensive?

Scappoose's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Scappoose roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $410,000 and median rent is $1,716/month.

What is the crime rate in Scappoose, OR?

Scappoose's violent crime rate is 148.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1345.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Scappoose?

Public schools in Scappoose are operated by Scappoose SD 1J. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Scappoose, OR a good place to live?

Scappoose, OR has a population of 8,003, a median household income of $96,339, and an unemployment rate of 2.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Scappoose?

Scappoose averages 46.8°F in January and 81.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Scappoose?

Scappoose, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97056.

What is the population of Scappoose?

The population of Scappoose, Oregon is 8,003 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Scappoose?

Key numbers for living in Scappoose: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $410,000, median household income $96,339, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Scappoose side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.