Living in North Bend, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of North Bend · Census data 2020–2024
North Bend has 10,171 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $81,320 (about the same as the Oregon median), the median home value is $352,300, the median rent is $1,066/month.
North Bend at a glance
- Population
- 10,171
- Median age
- 43.4State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $81,320State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $352,300State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,066/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 65.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.5%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is North Bend a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 14%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in North Bend
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In North Bend the median home value is $352,300, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,066 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,606 a month in housing costs.
North Bend median household income
The median household income in North Bend is $81,320 and the income per person is $42,021. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in North Bend: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,643
- Owner-occupied
- 65.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.7%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.38
North Bend demographics
- Population
- 10,171
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 4,193
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of North Bend ›
Education in North Bend
28.5% of adults 25 and older in North Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in North Bend
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
North Bend vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Bend | 10,171 | $81,320 | $352,300 | $1,066 |
| Coos Bay | 15,925 | $56,524 | $306,900 | $1,034 |
| Glasgow | 697 | $91,047 | $433,800 | — |
| Bunker Hill | 1,626 | $60,058 | $227,600 | $905 |
| Barview | 1,684 | $78,510 | $246,600 | $1,125 |
| Saunders Lake | 1,338 | $63,914 | $339,700 | $1,301 |
| Lakeside | 1,870 | $65,375 | $304,900 | $1,027 |
| Coquille | 4,002 | $58,490 | $304,500 | $1,157 |
| Winchester Bay | 191 | $51,250 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in North Bend, OR?
The median household income in North Bend is $81,320, about the same as the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in North Bend?
The median home value in North Bend is $352,300, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in North Bend?
The median gross rent in North Bend is $1,066 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is North Bend, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median; an average commute of 15 minutes. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 14%.
What is the median age in North Bend?
The median age in North Bend is 43.4 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in North Bend?
The average commute to work in North Bend is 15 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in North Bend?
The unemployment rate in North Bend is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is North Bend?
28.5% of adults in North Bend have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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