Bend, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
101,472 Population 2,885/sq mi density
$88,792 Median Income $54,887 per capita
$646,800 Home Value $729,189 Zillow
$1,767 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
174 Violent Crime/100K 1,404 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,792 median income, 3.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$646,800 home value, $1,767/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
174 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bend, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,792
18% above
$54,887 per capita
Home Value
$646,800
129% above
Zillow: $729,189
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
52% above
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
174/100K
54% below
1,404/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.1%
52% above
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.4%
18% below
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°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)

Income
118%
Home Value
229%
Rent
152%
Poverty
46%
Bachelor's
152%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
46%
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 3.7% (3% above 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 $729,189. 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 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,404/100K. The murder rate is 2.8/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population101,472
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density2,885/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.5%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,792
Per Capita$54,887
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

C+
Home Value$646,800
Rent$1,767
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$729,189
Housing Units45,468
Rent Burden29.8%

Crime

F
Violent174/100K
Property1,404/100K
Murder2.8/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary130/100K

Health

Obesity26.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain10.6 in/yr
AQI26 (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.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.