Bend

Imagine living in a place where you are able to ski or snowshoe in the morning.

Welcome to Bend

 
Located on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains along the Deschutes River, Bend is Central Oregon's largest city and home to approximately 81,000 residents. It has a reputation as one of the best places to live, work, retire, and visit. Outside Magazine called Bend, the Best Multi-Sport Town in 2017. Bend is known for its miles of mountain biking trails, fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, and skiing. The community is home to more than a dozen microbreweries, is filled with unique restaurants, and features a vibrant downtown. The city of Bend boasts 63 miles of urban trails including the scenic Deschutes River Trail, 82 parks including several dog off-leash areas. To complement Bend's recreational activities, a vibrant arts and music scene abounds.
 
Imagine living in a place where you can ski or snowshoe in the morning, and golf, bike, or reel in a rainbow trout in the afternoon welcome to daily living in Bend, OR! Residents call this The Sunny Side of the Mountains for good reason. The snow-capped Cascades act as a barrier to clouds coming from the Pacific, giving Bend an average of only 12 inches of precipitation per year three times less than Portland or Seattle.
 
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Around Bend, OR

There's plenty to do around Bend, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

5
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
41
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Bespoke Bride, Wild Thing Yoga, and The Dailey Method.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Shopping 3.67 miles 11 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.88 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 0.84 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.89 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.63 miles 34 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 3.61 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Bend, OR

Bend has 40,298 households, with an average household size of 7.05. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Bend do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 98,211 people call Bend home. The population density is 315.11 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

98,211

Total Population

Low

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.17835680320942

Median Age

50.73 / 49.27%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
40,298

Total Households

7.05

Average Household Size

$39,279.054

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Marital Status

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Single
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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes
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