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North Bend.
About
Life in North Bend
North Bend is a community of 10,231 people in Oregon. The median household income is $81,320, median rent runs about $1,066 per month, and median home values are around $352,300. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
North Bend at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
5.5%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.5% foreign-born, most often from Canada
Who lives in North Bend: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Bend, the largest foreign-born group is from Canada (19.5%), and 1.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.5%
of residents
65 and Older
23.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.4%
of households
Married Couples
47.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in North Bend
In North Bend, rent runs 30% below the OR average, and home values are 26% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.4%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,603
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $359,378 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts above OR average
Unemployment in North Bend
Unemployment in Coos County, which includes North Bend, is 0.6 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
North Bend: Coos County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Coos County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What North Bend Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.6 min avg
How North Bend residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Bend, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 90% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 1 mi
Southwest Oregon Regional Airport (OTH)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 27% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Bend runs 27% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
240.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,654.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Bend Police Department
Natural DisastersFrost/Freeze most common — 33 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Coos County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Coos County, which includes North Bend, the most common type is frost/freeze, with 33 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2024 | 41 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 39 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2021 | 31 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 17 | Frost/Freeze | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 32 | Frost/Freeze | None reported |
| 2018 | 21 | High Wind | Not estimated |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Coos County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2023)
Air quality in Coos County, which includes North Bend, is typically good — 260 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
260
per year
Moderate Days
94
per year
Unhealthy Days
4
per year
Coos County, county-wide
Climate66°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Bend has cool summers (avg high 66°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
66°/53°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
0
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
159
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 41°F | 9.43" |
| Feb | 54°F | 41°F | 6.99" |
| Mar | 55°F | 42°F | 7.49" |
| Apr | 57°F | 44°F | 5.40" |
| May | 61°F | 48°F | 2.95" |
| Jun | 64°F | 51°F | 1.55" |
| Jul | 66°F | 54°F | 0.35" |
| Aug | 67°F | 54°F | 0.42" |
| Sep | 67°F | 51°F | 1.55" |
| Oct | 63°F | 47°F | 4.24" |
| Nov | 57°F | 44°F | 8.30" |
| Dec | 53°F | 40°F | 10.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Bend
Uninsured
4.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Bend's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bay Area Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.5 mi away · Coos Bay
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Bend
North Bend's student/teacher ratio is 19.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Bend (within 15 miles)
Southwestern Oregon Community College
1.2 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 1,270 students · in-state tuition $7,725 · 32% graduate · median earnings $43,656 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, 100 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Bend
North Bend has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve (100 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Bend
North Bend Public Library
1800 Sherman Ave, North Bend
Cities Near North Bend
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Bend FAQ
Is North Bend, Oregon affordable?⌄
North Bend's median rent is $1,066/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,320/year. Median home value is $352,300.
Is North Bend, Oregon safe?⌄
North Bend's violent crime rate was 240 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2654 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Bend, Oregon?⌄
Coos County, which includes North Bend, has an unemployment rate of 5.8%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Bend, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in North Bend is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,066/month and median household income is $81,320/year. The median home value is $352,300. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Bend, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in North Bend is 15 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from