Coos Bay, OR

Coos Bay, OR

At a Glance

How Coos Bay Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Is Coos Bay a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Coos Bay residents earn a median household income of $55,292 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,734. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,086 business establishments, including 175 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coos Bay is $272,100 , 3% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,136. Median rent is $986/month, with 30.1% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Coos Bay reports 627 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,525/100K.

Education

21.4% of adults in Coos Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coos Bay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches.

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