Retiring in Bend, Oregon
Overview
Ski in the morning, river float in the afternoon — built for active retirees.
Home Price
Homes in Bend typically range from $504k to $907k.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.
Cost of Living
Bend's cost of living index is 105.3 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.
Climate
Average summer highs around 80°F and winter daytime temperatures around 41°F, with med humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.
Geography & Landscape
Healthcare
Healthcare access and quality index: 74/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).
Safety & Stability
Bend scores a safety index of 86.0/100 and a political stability score of 8.6/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.
Airport Access
About 34 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.
Lifestyle & Activities
Outdoor activities:
- Mountain biking
- Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Tennis / racquet sports
- Gardening
- Nature / bird watching
Culture & lifestyle:
- Breweries / wineries
- Farmers markets
- Shopping
Things to Consider
- Expensive for its size
- Smoke season in late summer
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