Bend, Oregon
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Bend.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Bend?
Bend, OR has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 172 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $646,800 and median rent about $1,767, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $88,792. Typical commute is 18 minutes; summer highs average 84°F. Violent-offense rates run about 153.1 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 172U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $646,800U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,767U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $88,792U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.8%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 18 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 153.1per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 84°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Bend compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 106,926City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $88,792Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year13% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 172ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year72% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $646,800City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year113% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,767City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year31% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.8%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 18 min28% below U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 3522% below U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 153.1annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)74% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1907.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)38% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 84°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals3.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 25°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 8.5 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals74% below U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 287As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals7% above U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Bend grew 39.5% from 76,663 in 2010 to 106,926 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Bend expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Bend's housing cost index is 172 versus 100 nationally — well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline. That gap is driven mainly by ACS median home values ($646,800 vs $303,400) and rents ($1,767 vs $1,348).
- Housing cost index 172 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $646,800 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,767 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Bend?
Typical ownership costs center near $646,800, while median gross rent is about $1,767 a month. Against a median household income of $88,792, rent alone is roughly 24% of income on an annualized basis.
- Median home value $646,800
- Median rent $1,767/month
- Median household income $88,792
What is the job market like in Bend?
County unemployment recently ran 4.8% versus a U.S. rate of 4.2%. Median household income in Bend is about $88,792 (U.S. $78,538).
- Unemployment 4.8% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $88,792
How long is the typical commute in Bend?
Average one-way commute time is about 18 minutes, with Walk Score near 35/100. The catalog-city average commute is 25 minutes.
- 18 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 35/100
Is Bend safer than similar U.S. cities?
Published violent-offense rates are about 153.1 per 100k and property about 1907.8 per 100k, versus catalog averages of 586.6 and 3087.9. Citywide rates hide large neighborhood differences.
- Violent 153.1 per 100k
- Property 1907.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Bend?
Normals show summer highs near 84°F, winter lows near 25°F, about 8.5 inches of rain, and roughly 287 sunny days a year.
- Summer high 84°F
- Winter low 25°F
- 8.5 in rain · 287 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Bend?
Newcomers often start with Downtown, Old Mill, Northwest Crossing — tour at commute hour before signing. Neighborhood lists are curated research starting points, not rankings.
- Downtown
- Old Mill
- Northwest Crossing
Bend, Oregon counts about 106,926 residents inside the city limits. Median household income is roughly $88,792, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 172 — well above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). A typical home near $646,800 and rents around $1,767 frame most shortlists.
Ask locals about Downtown versus Old Mill — those two pockets illustrate how different daily life can feel inside the same city limits, with Northwest Crossing as a common third option. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Bend with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Wet winters west of the Cascades and dry east-side climates split the state. Roughly 287 sunny days a year give outdoor routines unusual calendar reliability. Plan on roughly 18 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 35. Unemployment recently ran near 4.8%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 153.1 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Old Mill
- Northwest Crossing
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Bend city, 1600000US4105800) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Deschutes County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024230 REDMOND ROBERTS FLD) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10