At a Glance
Median Income
$88,792
$54,887 per capita
Home Value
$646,800
Zillow: $724,721
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
1,908/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
276 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bend residents earn a median household income of $88,792 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,887. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bend is $646,800 , 129% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $724,721. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 29.8% 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 1999.
Safety & Crime
Bend reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,908/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.1% of adults in Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bend has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population101,472
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,885/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,792
Per Capita$54,887
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
C+
Home Value$646,800
Rent$1,767
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$724,721
Housing Units45,468
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property1,908/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary134/100K
Health
Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,642 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations75
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bend was founded in 1905.
The median home in Bend was built in 1999.
22.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (95 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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