Bend, OR
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Bend, Oregon Summary
Life in Bend research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bend over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bend:
The population in Bend is 97,042.
The median home value in Bend is $462,400.
The median income in Bend is $74,253.
The cost of living in Bend is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bend is $1,531.
The unemployment rate in Bend is 4.0%.
The poverty rate in Bend is 10.0%.
Table Of Contents
Bend SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
7
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Bend, OR Crime Report
1,818
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,737.2
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.25%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bend / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,818 | 1,737.2 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 158 | 151.0 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 1.9 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 27 | 25.8 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 99 | 94.6 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,660 | 1,586.3 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 169 | 161.5 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,327 | 1,268.0 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 164 | 156.7 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
Bend, OR Cost Of Living
126
Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Bend | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 121 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 111 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 116 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 146 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 131 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 97 | 100 | |
Bend, OR Photos
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Rankings for Bend in Oregon
Map Of Bend, OR
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Population over time in Bend
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 97,032 | 7.2% |
| 2020 | 90,500 | 3.8% |
| 2019 | 87,167 | 3.3% |
| 2018 | 84,416 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 81,780 | 2.6% |
| 2016 | 79,698 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 78,128 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 77,063 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 75,841 | 2.0% |
| 2012 | 74,327 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bend
| Race | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 74.1% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 1.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.0% | 4.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.6% | 13.6% | 18.4% |
Gender in Bend
| Gender | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.2% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.8% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bend for adults over 25
| Education | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bend, Oregon
| Income | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.3% | 5.1% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 7.5% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.9% | 7.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 17.4% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.7% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.5% | 7.9% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.7% | 8.4% | 9.5% |
