Ella living Apr 4, 2026

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Bend sits at 153.1 per 100K. With a population of 101K, Bend is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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