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Bend, OR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bend.

Population: 97,950 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bend, OR is $645,727 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $649,700 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,204/month. 28 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with avalanche, lightning, wildfire the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$645,727

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$645,727
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
5-year appreciation
+6.3%
10-year appreciation
+83.0%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$707,358
House Price Index (state)
623.5 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$649,700
Median list price
$684,475
Median price per sqft
$356
1-year sale-price change
-0.6%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
216
For-sale inventory
589
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
267
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
186

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,204/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$986/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,558/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,026/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,337/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
28
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
6
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1, Redmond SD 2J
Schools include
Juniper Elementary School, Pilot Butte Middle School, Bend Senior High School, Mountain View Senior High School, Lava Ridge Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.5°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
53.5°F
Annual precipitation
33.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
28
Days with Good air quality
273
Days with Moderate air quality
66
Days with Unhealthy air quality
9
Highest AQI recorded (year)
413

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
374
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
15,003
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Bend Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roberts Field (RDM) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BEND, ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER PRINEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,320 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,999
Housing built before 1970
6.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
48.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,739
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
79.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
81,981
Average weekly wage
$1,187
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,148

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BendState medianUS median
Median home value$645,727$463,165$289,727
Median sale price$649,700$460,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,204/mo$1,756/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,739$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bend, OR?
$645,727.
What is the median sale price in Bend, OR?
$649,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Bend, OR?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Bend, OR?
Typical rent: $2,204/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bend, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, wildfire, winterWeather, coldWave.
Is Bend, OR in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Bend, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bend, OR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bend, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bend, OR?
28 schools (16 elementary, 6 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bend, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 14.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bend, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 28. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bend, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 101.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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