Bend, Oregon Income Statistics
Bend Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of an area's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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B
Bend Around average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Bend | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $94,140 | $83,617 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $63,314 | $63,212 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 7.5% | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 19.2% | 14.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 17.4% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Bend is about 13% higher than in Oregon. Income has been growing faster in Bend (7.5%/yr) than in Oregon (5.7%/yr).
About 19% of adults in Bend earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Oregon average of 14%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Bend, Oregon grew by 80.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $94,140 in 2024. That's an average of about 7.5% per year.
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Bend
| Metric | Bend | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.513 | 0.538 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $73,029 | $71,900 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $63,511 | $60,417 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 13.0% | 16.0% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Bend, it is 0.513, lower than Oregon's 0.538, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 15% more than women's income in Bend, Oregon. Over a 35-year career, a 15% wage gap accumulates to roughly $333,130 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bend, Oregon has narrowed from about 25% to 13% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $1,192 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Bend | Oregon Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 23.9% | 19.0% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 13 | 20 | 22 |
Approximately 1,927 people are unemployed in Bend, Oregon.
The average commute time in Bend is 13 minutes, shorter than the 20 minutes in Oregon.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Bend, Oregon has fallen from 9.9% to 4.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 10.4% in 2013 and fell as low as 3.8% in 2022.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Bend, Oregon has an overall wealth index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Oregon, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Bend, Oregon.
How Rich Is Bend, Oregon?
Bend has a wealth index grade of B. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a B grade means residents are quite well off compared to the U.S. average. The median household income is $94,140, about 13% higher than the Oregon average of $83,617.
How has median household income changed in Bend, Oregon?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Bend, Oregon rose 80%, from $52,290 to $94,140. Over the same years, income here outpaced Oregon as a whole: +80% against +71%.
What was the median household income in Bend in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Bend, Oregon was $86,891, up 9% from $79,698 in 2022. The Oregon median that year was $80,917.
What was the median household income in Bend in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Bend, Oregon was $67,044. By 2024 it had risen 40% to $94,140.
How many people earn six figures in Bend, Oregon?
Yes. 19% of adults in Bend, Oregon earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 14% (about 1 in 7) in Oregon. 17% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 13% in Oregon.
Is unemployment high in Bend, Oregon?
Unemployment in Bend, Oregon is only 4.1%, well below the Oregon rate of 5.3%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Bend, Oregon?
The Gini coefficient in Bend is 0.513. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Bend, Oregon?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Bend, Oregon has narrowed from about 25% to 13% in 2024. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $1,192 since 2009.
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