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Coos Bay, OR Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Joseph N.

Rent in Coos Bay getting crazy

Been meaning to ask this. Rent is about $986/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $272,100 on average. It's a a small town city with about 15,867 people. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $55,292 in Coos Bay. Property taxes are high b...

0 replies 2 upvotes housing
Mason Thompson

Coos Bay housing prices -when will it stop?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience?

7 replies 6 upvotes housing
Wesley Roberts

Is Coos Bay walkable?

Just moved here 10 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Coos Bay sits at 461.4 per 100K. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to.

2 replies 15 upvotes qa
vegas_arianna

Coos Bay in the winter -how bad?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $272,100 on average. You can expect to pay around $986 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 14 upvotes qa
Adeline Cox

How are the schools in Coos Bay?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 15,867 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good,...

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Adeline Cox

Anyone regret moving to Coos Bay?

Random thought, Household incomes average around $55,292 in Coos Bay. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Eli Hernandez

Is Coos Bay getting better or worse?

Hello, Military spouse here. Median household income is $55,292, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Looking for...

12 replies 4 upvotes living
vegas_arianna

Best hidden gems in Coos Bay

Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $272,100 on average. Median household income is $55,292, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. N...

3 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
vegas_arianna

Moving to Coos Bay for work -advice?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and With a population of 15,867, Coos Bay is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 15,867 people. Homes are going for about $272,100 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

0 replies 13 upvotes moving
vegas_arianna

Best companies to work for in Coos Bay?

Hello, I'm single, late 50s, and Rent is about $986/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

1 replies 2 upvotes jobs
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