Bend, Oregon

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  1. Overview - Life In Bend
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bend
  3. Crime In Bend
  4. Cost of Living In Bend
  5. Gender In Bend
  6. Household Income For Bend
  7. Education In Bend
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Bend
About Bend, Oregon
Is Bend, Oregon a good place to live?
Bend is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 97032 residents.. The poverty rate of Bend is 10.1%, which is 28% lower than national average. The typical household in Bend earns $67973 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 35.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bend, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bend remained 4.4%, which is 6% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bend, only 44% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 33% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bend is 126, which is 26% higher than national average. Median home value in Bend is $415100 , which is 81% higher than national average. While median income in Bend remained $67973, which is 1% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
97032
Unemployment
4.4%
6% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.1%
28% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
8.5
Median Home
$415100
81% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$67973
1% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1374
18% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
126
26% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 23
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 20
People Earning < $50,000
35.6%
People with <= High School
1 in 4.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.9
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing90%

Affordability40%

Safety70%

Amenities90%

Diversity70%

Education85%

Commute95%

Is Bend, Oregon safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Bend, Oregon is 12% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Bend is 57% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Bend is 3% lower than national average. You have 1 in 558 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 50 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
2133
Violent : 174
Property : 1959
Total Crime
12% NAT. AVG.
30% STATE AVG.
2061.2 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
57% NAT. AVG.
42% STATE AVG.
168.1 (per 100k)
Property Crime
3% NAT. AVG.
29% STATE AVG.
1893 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bend
Violent crime
1 in 558
Property crime
1 in 50
Robbery
1 in 3130
Burglary
1 in 483
Assault
1 in 844
Car Theft
1 in 588
Bend : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oregon 51 46 52 47 46
In USA 1452 1353 1456 1235 1096
Bend : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oregon 51 19 37 51 48
In USA 1583 330 839 1487 1243

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Bend
Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 174 168.1 291.88 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.95 6.5
Robbery 31 30 51.4 73.9
Assault 115 111.1 200.64 279.7
Rape 28 27 36.9 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Bend
 Oregon
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 1959 1893 2659.01 1,958.2
Burglary 201 194.2 339.17 314.2
Larceny 1593 1539.4 1928.82 1,398
Car Theft 165 159.4 391.02 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Bend Oregon National Avg.
Services 121 119 100
Groceries 111 114 100
Health 116 118 100
Housing 146 122 100
Transportation 131 128 100
Utilities 91 88 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Bend Oregon Country
Female 51.5% 50.4% 50.8%
Male 48.5% 49.6% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bend Oregon Country
Less than $10,000 5% 5.4% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.6% 3.8% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.6% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.7% 8.7% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.7% 12.2% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.9% 18.1% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.7% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 16.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 7% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 8.1% 7.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Bend Oregon Country
< 9th Grade 2% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 18% 23% 27.0%
Other College 23% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 27% 21% 20.0%
Master's Degree 12% 9% 9.0%
Professional Degree 3% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bend Oregon Country
White 85.1% 74.9% 60.1%
African American 0.6% 1.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.7% 4.4% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 4.1% 2.8%
Hispanic 8.9% 13.2% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity