Located on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains along the Deschutes River, Bend is Central Oregon's largest city with a population of 139,964 and an average age of 41. Bend has a reputation as one of the best places to live, work, retire and visit. Bend is known for its miles of mountain biking trails, fishing, hiking, camping, golfing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and skiing. The community is home to more than a dozen micro breweries, is filled with unique restaurants and features a vibrant downtown. The city of Bend boasts 63 miles of urban trails including the scenic Deschutes River Trail, 82 parks including several dog off-leash areas. To complement Bend's recreational activities, a vibrant arts and muisc scene abounds.

Imagine living in a place where you are able to ski or snowshoe in the morning, and golf, bike or reel in a rainbow trout in the afternoon—welcome to daily living in Bend, OR! Local residents call this The Sunny Side of the Mountains for good reason. The snow-capped Cascades act as a barrier to clouds coming from the Pacific, giving Bend an average of only 12 inches of precipitation per year—three times less than Portland or Seattle.

Bend's Real Estate Market

Over the recent months, roughly 1,019 properties have been sold with an average sold price of $893,788. That is an increase of $73,601 from the previous period.