At a Glance
Median Income
$55,292
$32,734 per capita
Home Value
$272,100
Zillow: $319,104
Median Rent
$986/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
461/100K
4,827/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
259 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Coos Bay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 3.1% (14% below 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 $319,104. 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 461 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,827/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population15,867
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,493/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,292
Per Capita$32,734
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
B+
Home Value$272,100
Rent$986
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$319,104
Housing Units7,741
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent461/100K
Property4,827/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary1,044/100K
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation121 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute15 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Coos Bay was founded in 1853.
The median home in Coos Bay was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 175 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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