ZIP Code 97702, OR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
53,114 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$89,094 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$620,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$644 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,662 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
67.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Deschutes County
2
Bend Metro Area
2
Oregon
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Deschutes County
4
Bend Metro Area
4
Oregon
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (49%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer Mediterranean continental climate. Dry warm summers combined with cold winters and significant seasonal contrasts. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 32
Feb 2 3 35
Mar 2 1 40
Apr 1 0 44
May 2 0 51
Jun 1 0 57
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 1 0 57
Oct 1 0 47
Nov 3 2 37
Dec 3 5 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Schools

High Desert Middle School
4 miles, NW · 2.3star
RE Jewell Elementary School
5 miles, NW · 2.8star
Silver Rail Elementary School
6 miles, NW · 3.2star
Bear Creek Elementary School
6 miles, N · 2.8star

Colleges

Central Oregon Community College
9 miles, NW · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Charles Medical Center-Bend
6 miles, N · 4.1star
St Charles Redmond
21 miles, NE · 3.2star
St Charles Prineville
29 miles, NE · 4.1star
St Charles Madras
45 miles, NE · 3.2star

Airports

Roberts Field
19 miles, NE · 1.4star
Mahlon Sweet Field
100 miles, NW · 1.4star
Portland International Airport
130 miles, N · 3.7star