Bend, CA

Full City Profile · California · Tehama County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
537 Population 185/sq mi density
$451,500 Home Value $306,935 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bend, CA

At a Glance

Home Value
$451,500
60% above
Zillow: $306,935
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Bend Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
160%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bend a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bend is $451,500 , 60% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,935. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

21.6% of adults in Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bend has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population537
Median Age61.4 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$62,638
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,870M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099

Housing

Home Value$451,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$306,935
Housing Units166
Rent Burden29.3%

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,336/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation334 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute44 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bend was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Redding Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 114 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.