Oregon
Bandon is a small town in Oregon with a population of 3,323. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bandon receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Bandon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Bandon is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. The poverty rate of 15.2% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bandon is $449,600, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $907 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9.7x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Bandon is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,244 per 100,000, 37% below the national average.
28.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Bandon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,250 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,881 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,004 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,170 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,086 |
| County GDP | $3,271M |
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Healthcare | 193 |
| Retail | 238 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,041 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.90% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $449,600 |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $473,117 |
| Median List Price | $499,999 |
| Median List Price | $499,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $380 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.9% |
| Price Drops | 15.6% |
| Inventory | 32 |
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 38.6% |
| Studio | $1,051 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,143 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,425 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,963 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,318 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,041 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.90% |
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% |
| Asthma | 12.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.9% |
| Depression | 28.9% |
| Mental Distress | 19.6% |
| Physical Distress | 14.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 10,129/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 193 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,243.9/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 261.9/100K |
| Theft | 883.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 98.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.2°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 57.8 inches |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 71 ft (22 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,204/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1147°N, 124.4155°W |
| County FIPS | 41011 |
Winner: Republican by 19.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 28.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.14 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 1,204/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 8 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 8 |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 193 |
| Restaurants | 175 |
| Retail Stores | 238 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |