Bend, OR
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bend, Oregon Summary
Life in Bend research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bend over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bend:
The population in Bend is 99,442.
The median home value in Bend is $728,806.
The median income in Bend is $82,671.
The cost of living in Bend is 122 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bend is $1,649.
The unemployment rate in Bend is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Bend is 9.5%.
The average high in Bend is 60.2° and the average low is 33.0°.
Bend SnackAbility
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Bend, OR Crime Report
Crime in Bend summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bend. Key points include:
There were 1,818 total crimes in Bend in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 1,737.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 151.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 1,586.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bend is -25.25% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bend Comparison Table
| 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
Cost of living in Bend summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bend. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bend is 122 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bend is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bend is $728,806.
The median income in Bend is $82,671.
Bend's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bend Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bend | Oregon | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 116 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 109 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 143 | 140 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 142 | 117 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 124 | 97 | 100 | |
Bend, OR Weather
The average high in Bend is 60.2° and the average low is 33.0°.
There are 46.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.6 inches of precipitation each year with 23.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bend |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 46.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 11.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 23.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Bend, OR Photos
Rankings for Bend in Oregon
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Map Of Bend, OR
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Bend Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bend
The current population in Bend is 99,442. The population has increased 33.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 99,442 | 9.9% |
| 2021 | 90,500 | 3.8% |
| 2020 | 87,167 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 84,416 | 3.2% |
| 2018 | 81,780 | 2.6% |
| 2017 | 79,698 | 2.0% |
| 2016 | 78,128 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 77,063 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 75,841 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 74,327 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bend
Bend is:
83.4% White with 82,949 White residents.
0.4% African American with 427 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 292 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 1,349 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 80 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 559 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 4,867 Two Or More residents.
9.0% Hispanic with 8,919 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.4% | 73.3% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.4% | 1.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.0% | 13.8% | 18.7% |
Gender in Bend
Bend is 49.5% female with 49,231 female residents.
Bend is 50.5% male with 50,210 male residents.
| Gender | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bend for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Bend completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Bend completed 9-12th grade.
15.0% of adults in Bend completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Bend completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Bend completed associate's degree.
29.0% of adults in Bend completed bachelor's degree.
13.0% of adults in Bend completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bend completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Bend completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 29.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bend, Oregon
4.6% of households in Bend earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Bend earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.7% of households in Bend earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Bend earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.6% of households in Bend earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.7% of households in Bend earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in Bend earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.0% of households in Bend earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.7% of households in Bend earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.4% of households in Bend earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.6% | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.7% | 16.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.0% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
