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Bend, OR
Bend · OR 97707
Updated July 1, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Good for now
Verdict
$750K
Median Price
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Walk Score
5/10
Schools
278 min
to Portland, OR
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
D+Schools
50/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score46/100
Our Take
Bend’s 97707 offers great outdoor access and a strong remote‑work vibe, but it lacks walkability and public transit. The cost of living is high relative to wages, and there are limited local amenities for those who rely on cars.
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The Good
- ✓Access to mountains, rivers, and parks
- ✓High-speed internet and coworking options
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Growing local businesses
- ✓Outdoor recreation year‑round
Real Talk
- !Car needed for most errands
- !High housing and rental costs
- !Limited public transit
- !Long commute to major job centers
- !Risk of heat waves and wildfire brush in summer
- $High Oregon property taxes
- $Wildfire insurance premiums
- $Higher utility bills in summer
Best For
Outdoor enthusiastsRemote workersFamilies wanting nature accessRetireesPet owners
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Bend, OR
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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