Scappoose, Oregon
Population: 5,840
Located in Columbia County
The City of Scappoose is the home to some 5,200 people and lies between the Columbia River and mountainous hillsides, approximately 20 miles North of Portland on State Highway 30. Historically, Scappoose was a hub for traders in the 1700's and has evolved into an agricultural and bedroom community to today. Scappoose is perfectly situated in the valley of the Columbia River, and from the town you can see Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Hood! This is indeed a lovely area in which to live. It is also convenient with Portland not far off, which is where many residents work. Hillsboro is another place where residents commute. Scappoose is currently undergoing revitalization, with new stores opening in the downtown area, and other retail shopping centers being revamped. Major retail shopping centers have been developed with more on the way, such as Fred Meyer, Sears and JJ's Sentry Shopping Center. The Scappoose Business Development Advisory Committee is in the beginning stages of developing a "Town Center Master Plan" for City Council adoption. The Scappoose Airpark boasts the longest and most active, "non-towered" airport in the Sate of Oregon, and it is the fastest growing in the Pacific Northwest! It also has a large amount of land that can be developed as the city continues to grow. There are a wide variety of residential housing developments ranging from earlier built and entry level homes, to executive living estates, comprising the full range of prices as well, from $120,000 to $700,000. Scappoose has a temperate climate with moderately warm summers and wet, mild winters. If you like rain, then you'll consider this paradise! The average annual precipitation is slightly less than 50 inches. Snow or freezing weather is rare. Aside from agricultural related operations, Scappoose's principal private employer is West Coast Boot Company, a family owned internationally renowned boot manufacturing enterprise. That means that many residents live where they work, and they love it! Scappoose is certainly a city for all people - come and see why!
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