Living in Deschutes County, Oregon
Deschutes County is a county in Oregon with a population of around 175,268, part of the Bend, OR MSA metro area. The main communities are Bend, Redmond, Sisters.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,368/month, significantly above the national average, with a median home price of around $659K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 39°F) and cool summers (highs around 71°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Deschutes County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 42 and a moderately educated workforce (35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Deschutes County, Oregon
Home price trend in Deschutes County
Top Cities and towns in Deschutes County
Sisters
Population: 2,038
Home price:$732,442
Bend
Population: 76,639
Home price:$691,257
La Pine
Population: 1,653
Home price:$377,999
Redmond
Population: 26,215
Home price:$479,425
Rent Price trend in Deschutes County
Demographics & Amenities in Deschutes County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
42.4 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Deschutes County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Relatively ModerateHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Deschutes County
Average Summer temperature
82°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.24 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Deschutes County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
57.6%
Total Employer Establishments
118,927
Poverty (%)
12.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.9%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Deschutes County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inDeschutes County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Deschutes County
Robbery
0.3/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.17/ per 1000
Burglary
3.37/ per 1000
Arson
0.27/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.82/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000