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Best Places to Live in Bend Metro Area, Oregon

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Population:171,126
Pop. Change:48%
State: Oregon
Metro Area:Bend Metro Area
County:Deschutes
City:Bend, Redmond, ... 7 more
Zip Code:97701, 97708, ... 9 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Bend, Oregon Metro Area

As of 2011, Bend Metro Area's population is 171,126 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 48.20 percent.

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The median home cost in Bend Metro Area is $270,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.19 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Bend Metro Area's cost of living is 18.60% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Bend Metro Area public schools spend $5,738 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 112.4 students per teacher in Bend Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Bend Metro Area is 14.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bend Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.90 percent.

Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Bend Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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 • Homes under $250,000
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