Bend Metro Area, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
253,650 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,509 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$550,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$622 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,413 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oregon
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 32
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 2 1 40
Apr 1 0 44
May 1 0 51
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 0 0 64
Aug 0 0 64
Sep 0 0 57
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 3 2 37
Dec 3 6 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, OR State Senate District 30, OR State House District 59, OR
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Schools

Crook County High School
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Crook County Middle School
10 miles, NE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
24 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Charles Prineville
10 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Charles Redmond
17 miles, NW • 3.2 star
St Charles Medical Center-Bend
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Charles Madras
35 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
15 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
115 miles, W • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
130 miles, N • 3.7 star
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