Bandon, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Coos County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
3,323 Population 1,204/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $38,881 per capita
$449,600 Home Value $482,370 Zillow
$907 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
33 Violent Crime/100K 33 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 12.3% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.2 / 5.0
$449,600 home value, $907/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bandon, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$38,881 per capita
Home Value
$449,600
59% above
Zillow: $482,370
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
33/100K
91% below
33/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
4% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Bandon Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bandon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
159%
Rent
78%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
342%
Crime
9%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bandon a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bandon residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,881. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bandon is $449,600 , 59% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $482,370. Median rent is $907/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.

Safety & Crime

Bandon reports 33 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 33/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Bandon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bandon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,323
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density1,204/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$38,881
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004

Housing

F
Home Value$449,600
Rent$907
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$482,370
Housing Units2,153
Rent Burden38.6%

Crime

D
Violent33/100K
Property33/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain57.8 in/yr
Elevation71 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Bandon was founded in 1891.
The median home in Bandon was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.