Bend, Bend OR — neighborhood review

Bend, OR

Bend · OR 97707

Updated August 4, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Good for now

Verdict

$648K

Median Price

22/100

Walk Score

7/10

Schools

278 min

to Portland, OR

Score Breakdown

FAffordability
28/100
BSafety
78/100
B-Schools
70/100
B-Quietness
70/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
22/100
WYLT Score47/100

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
Low
1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

57% safer than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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