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North Bend, Oregon

Introduction to North Bend, Oregon

North Bend, Oregon, in Coos county, is 72 miles SW of Eugene, Oregon and 165 miles SW of Portland, Oregon. The city has a population of 9,544.

North Bend History

North Bend was originally known as "Yarrow." It is not clear where the name originated from, but many believe it came from the flowering plant, while others believe it was named after a river in Scotland. North Bend was incorporated as a city in 1903.

North Bend and nearby Attractions

  • Coos Art Museum
  • Geisel Monument State Heritage Site
  • Bullards Beach State Park

Things To Do In North Bend

North Bend and surrounding area has many parks, including Simpson Park, Boynton Park, Ferry Road Park and Shore Acres State Park. Visitors can go to the Coos County Historical Society Museum and the Coos Art Museum. The Geisel Monument State Heritage Site can also be visited from North Bend.

North Bend Transportation

Air transportation is available from Lakeside State Airport.

North Bend Higher Education

Higher education is available from Rogue Community College, Lane Community College and the University of Oregon, all located nearby.

High Points

North Bend strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyNorth Bend Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%North Bend Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%North Bend Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of North Bend, OR

Comparing North Bend to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population79
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population42
Well-Paid Single Men47
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married53
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income46
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work97
Working at Home74
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime56

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