Zip 97701 (Bend, OR) Rankings

Bend, OR is the 97701 zip code area and is ranked 43rd out of 441 cities in Oregon for Best Places to Live. It is ranked 8th out of all zip codes in Oregon for its overall livability score. This city has a lot to offer residents, including an abundance of outdoor activities, pleasant climate, strong economy, and diverse culture. Bend’s downtown is vibrant and bustling with restaurants, stores, entertainment options and more. Residents enjoy an eclectic mix of urban amenities but can also take advantage of the great outdoors here with numerous hiking trails, mountains for skiing and snowboarding, rivers to raft and kayak, lakes for fishing or swimming, and more. The local economy is based on tourism but also boasts a number of businesses which provide jobs in the tech sector as well as finance and healthcare industries. In addition to all these benefits, Bend has some of the most affordable real estate prices among Oregon cities - making it a desirable place to live for people from all walks of life.

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