At a Glance
Median Income
$72,483
$41,053 per capita
Home Value
$306,600
Zillow: $355,054
Median Rent
$1,036/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
164/100K
4,542/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.2%
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
259 sunny days/yr
How North Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Bend residents earn a median household income of $72,483 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,053. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% 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 North Bend is $306,600 , 9% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $355,054. Median rent is $1,036/month, with 31.4% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
North Bend reports 164 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,542/100K. The murder rate is 10.2/100K.
Education
29.2% of adults in North Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. 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
Population10,231
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density2,603/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,483
Per Capita$41,053
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$3,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,004
Housing
A
Home Value$306,600
Rent$1,036
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$355,054
Housing Units4,808
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent164/100K
Property4,542/100K
Murder10.2/100K
Assault102/100K
Burglary440/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain59.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation11 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.2%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute16 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
North Bend was founded in 1903.
The median home in North Bend was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% 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.