Bend, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
101,472 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
51.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,792 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$646,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,612 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Deschutes County
2
Bend Metro Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Deschutes County
4
Bend Metro Area
4
Oregon
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 5 33
Feb 2 4 35
Mar 2 1 40
Apr 2 0 45
May 2 0 52
Jun 1 0 58
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 3 3 38
Dec 4 6 32

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, OR State Senate District 27, OR State House District 54, OR
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Schools

Amity Creek Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Marshall High School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

St Charles Medical Center-Bend
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Charles Redmond
18 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Charles Prineville
29 miles, E • 4.1 star
St Charles Madras
41 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Roberts Field
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Mahlon Sweet Field
95 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
123 miles, N • 3.7 star
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