North Bend, OR

Oregon

North Bend is a small city in Oregon with a population of 10,231. Residents earn $72,483 per year, which is 4% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,231 Population 2,603/sq mi density
$72,483 Median Income $41,053 per capita
$306,600 Home Value $355,054 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
95 Violent Crime/100K 5,848 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$72,483 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$306,600 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K (75% below avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,483
4% lower than US avg
Home Value $306,600
9% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 95/100K
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.2%
13% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,036
11% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.2%
15% higher than US avg

How North Bend Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population10,231
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,603/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 79%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,483
Per Capita$41,053
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$3,271M
Commute16 min

Housing

A
Home Value$306,600
Rent$1,036
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$355,054

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property5,848/100K
Murder10.5/100K
Assault32/100K
Burglary915/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.6%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI32 (Good)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+92.3%
School Score5.14

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
EV Stations7
Libraries8

Is North Bend a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, North Bend receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. North Bend offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in North Bend is $72,483, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in North Bend is $306,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,036 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

North Bend is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,848 per 100,000, 198% above the national average.

Education

29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

North Bend experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

North Bend has a population of 10,231 with a density of 2,603 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (78.9%), with 8.1% Hispanic.

Population

10,231
Total Population
2,603
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

North Bend vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.0%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.0%
40% below US avg

Social Characteristics

North Bend vs U.S. Average

The median household income in North Bend is $72,483, which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: North Bend vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,483
4% below US avg
Per Capita Income$41,053
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
IRS Avg AGI$63,170

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.2%
15% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,086
County GDP$3,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants175
Healthcare193
Retail238
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.32%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.6 min
Work from Home3.0%

Walkability

The median home value in North Bend is $306,600, 9% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,036 (11% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $355,054.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$306,600
9% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$355,054
Median List Price$424,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$424,500
$/Sq Ft$196
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio94.3%
Price Drops16.7%
Inventory36

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,036
11% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,700

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,051
1 Bedroom$1,143
2 Bedrooms$1,425
3 Bedrooms$1,963
4 Bedrooms$2,318

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,041
15% above US avg
Effective Rate1.32%
In North Bend, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.6% report depression. 20.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: North Bend vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure30.9%
Asthma12.8%
COPD6.9%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity20.6%
Depression28.6%
Mental Distress19.7%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.7%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death10,129/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access77.7%
Healthcare Facilities193
North Bend has a violent crime rate of 95 per 100,000 residents, 75% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,848 per 100,000 (198% above US avg). The murder rate is 10.5 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: North Bend vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent94.7/100K
75% below US avg
Murder10.5/100K
67% above US avg
Rape31.6/100K
Robbery21.0/100K
Assault31.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,847.7/100K
198% above US avg
Burglary915.0/100K
Theft4,596.1/100K
Vehicle Theft336.6/100K
Arson10.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
North Bend 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 is 59.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.1 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density2,603/sq mi
Coordinates43.4072°N, 124.2345°W
County FIPS41011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 29.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 19.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+29.2%
13% below US avg
High School+92.3%
School Test Score5.14
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density2,603/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations7
Alt Fuel Stations7
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities193
Restaurants175
Retail Stores238

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.6 min
Work from Home3.0%

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