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Crime in Bend summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bend. Key points include:
There were 1,626 total crimes in Bend in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 1,530.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 168.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bend is 1,362.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bend is -27.78% 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 | 1,626 | 1,530.5 | 2,719.1 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 179 | 168.5 | 331.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 2.8 | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 24 | 22.6 | 57.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 128 | 120.5 | 229.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,447 | 1,362.0 | 2,388.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 137 | 129.0 | 306.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,222 | 1,150.2 | 1,789.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 88 | 82.8 | 292.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 132 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bend is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bend is $732,649.
The median income in Bend is $96,394.
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 | 132 | 109 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 105 | 106 | 100 |
| Health | 200 | 125 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 106 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Bend Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bend
The current population in Bend is 103,390. The population has increased 39.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 103,390 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 101,472 | 2.0% |
| 2022 | 99,442 | 2.5% |
| 2021 | 97,042 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 97,032 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 93,917 | 3.8% |
| 2018 | 90,500 | 3.8% |
| 2017 | 87,167 | 3.3% |
| 2016 | 84,416 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 81,780 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 79,698 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 78,128 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 77,063 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 75,841 | 2.0% |
| 2010 | 74,327 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bend
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Bend is:
82.6% White with 85,363 White residents.
0.3% African American with 360 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 261 American Indian residents.
1.1% Asian with 1,127 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 167 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 748 Other residents.
5.7% Two Or More with 5,846 Two Or More residents.
9.2% Hispanic with 9,518 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.6% | 71.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 4.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 14.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bend
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Bend is 50.0% female with 51,670 female residents.
Bend is 50.0% male with 51,719 male residents.
| Gender | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bend for adults over 25
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2.0% 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.
20.0% of adults in Bend completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bend completed associate's degree.
33.0% 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 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 15.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 13.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bend, Oregon
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4.0% of households in Bend earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Bend earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.9% of households in Bend earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.8% of households in Bend earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.3% of households in Bend earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Bend earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Bend earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.1% of households in Bend earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.4% of households in Bend earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.9% of households in Bend earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bend | OR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.8% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.3% | 10.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 15.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.1% | 18.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.9% | 12.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
