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OR area data

Bend, OR

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Bend.

Population: 97,950 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Bend, OR is $641,617 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $656,700 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,188/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 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$641,617

Typical home value

-1.6%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$641,617
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
+4.8%
10-year appreciation
+82.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$702,034
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$656,700
Median list price
$658,250
Median price per sqft
$359
1-year sale-price change
-1.7%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
545
For-sale inventory
598
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
551
1-year forecast
-1.9%
Days to pending
54 days
New listings (monthly)
158

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,188/mo
1-year rent change
+3.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,438/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,447/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,893/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,621/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,164/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)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
6
Avg student-teacher ratio
22.8 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, lightning, wildfire, winter weather, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
wildfire: Relatively High · avalanche: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
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
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.5°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
32.0°F
Annual precipitation
14.1 in
Annual snowfall
11.2 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)
23
Days with Good air quality
326
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
153

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
27
Nearest airport
Bend Municipal Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Roberts Field (RDM) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
2
Hospitals include
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BEND, ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER PRINEVILLE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,320 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1999
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
83,459
Average weekly wage
$1,316
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,574

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

How it compares

BendState medianUS median
Typical home value$641,617$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$656,700$460,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,188/mo$1,775/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Bend, OR?
$641,617.
What is the median sale price in Bend, OR?
$656,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Bend, OR?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Bend, OR?
Typical rent: $2,188/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bend, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, lightning, wildfire, winter weather, cold wave.
Is Bend, OR in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 6 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Bend, OR walkable?
Walkability index: 14.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bend, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 23. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bend, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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