Bend, Oregon

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
99,442
Population
$82,671
Median Income
$576,900
Home Value
39.5
Median Age

Demographics

Bend has a population of 99,442 with a median age of 39.5. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
88.3%
Hispanic
9.0%
Asian
1.4%
Other
0.8%
Demographic Value
Total Population99,442
Median Age39.5
White88.3%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian1.4%
Hispanic or Latino9.0%
Other / Two or More Races0.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Bend is $82,671, which is 10.0% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $51,254. The poverty rate is 9.5%.

$82,671
Median Household Income
$51,254
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Bend is 3.8%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Bend, 95.9% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 48.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19.5% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
95.9%
Bachelor's+
48.4%
Graduate+
19.5%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher95.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher48.4%
Graduate or Professional Degree19.5%

Housing

The median home value in Bend is $576,900, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,649. The homeownership rate is 61.2%.

$576,900
Median Home Value
$1,649/mo
Median Rent
61.2%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$576,900
Median Monthly Rent$1,649
Homeownership Rate61.2%
Vacancy Rate7.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bend, Oregon?
The population of Bend, Oregon is 99,442 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bend, Oregon?
The median household income in Bend, Oregon is $82,671. This is 10.0% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Bend, Oregon?
The median home value in Bend, Oregon is $576,900. The median monthly rent is $1,649.
What percentage of people in Bend have a college degree?
In Bend, Oregon, 48.4% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 95.9% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Bend, Oregon an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Bend, Oregon is 7.0x (median home value $576,900 vs. median income $82,671), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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