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Bend, Oregon: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Bend was 1.9 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 39% lower than the statewide rate (3.1). The median household income is $96,394 and the median home value is $718,400. Population: about 103,390 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Bend?
Bend police recorded 208 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.9 for every 1,000 residents. For comparison, that is 39% lower than the Oregon rate (3.1) and 42% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Property crime came to 1,432 offenses (13.2 per 1,000; Oregon: 21.2). Compared with 2021, when 191 were reported, the count is up 9%.
| Offense (2025) | Bend count | Per 1,000 | Oregon per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 208 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 25 | 0.23 | 0.39 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.15 | 0.50 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 166 | 1.5 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,432 | 13.2 | 21.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 88 | 0.81 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,235 | 11.3 | 16.6 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 109 | 1.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Bend changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 191 | 1,656 | 2 |
| 2022 | 162 | 1,680 | 2 |
| 2023 | 201 | 1,688 | 2 |
| 2024 | 184 | 1,470 | 3 |
| 2025 | 208 | 1,432 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Bend Police Department's own reports.
How does Bend compare with Oregon?
Households in Bend have a median income of $96,394 (Oregon: $83,011). The median owner-occupied home is worth $718,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,883 a month. About 103,390 people live on 35 square miles of land, roughly 2,940 per square mile. The city lies in Deschutes County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Bend | Oregon | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,390 | 4,254,293 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $96,394 | $83,011 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $718,400 | $477,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,883 | $1,525 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 52.9% | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.7% | 63.3% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 40.9 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Bend?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 1 high-hazard dam in Bend. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 1 is rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: North Canal Diversion (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Deschutes County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Bend?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Bend city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Bend?
Inside the city limits there are 28 public schools (2024-25) and 8 private schools (2023-24). 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 3 state parks or recreation areas: Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint and Tumalo State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Bend
Gun shops
9 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Bend city limits (5 from the ATF licensee list, 4 from OpenStreetMap), plus 13 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 2 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Bend Pawn & Trading Company (Bend), Bi-Mart #612 (Bend), Cash Connection-Bend INC (Bend), Double Tap Firearms Double Tap Tactical (Bend) and Sportsmans Warehouse #206 (Bend).
Liquor stores
7 liquor stores are on the map inside the Bend city limits: 3rd Street Beverage (Bend), Bend South Liquor Store (Bend), East Bend Liquor INC (Bend), Giorgio's Wine,Brews & Spirits (Bend), Newport Ave Market (Bend), Trailhead Liquor (Bend) and Wagner Mall Liquor Beer & Wine (Bend).
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Bend city limits: Planned Parenthood Of The Columbia/Willamette (Bend).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Bend?
In 2025, Bend had 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (208 reported), 39% lower than the Oregon rate (3.1). The property-crime rate was 13.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Bend?
$96,394 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $83,011 for Oregon.
How much do homes cost in Bend?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $718,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $477,600 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Bend?
On FEMA's National Risk Index, Deschutes County has an overall natural-hazard risk rating of “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: wildfire (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Springfield, OR (83 mi) · Eugene, OR (90 mi) · Albany, OR (97 mi) · Salem, OR (104 mi) · Corvallis, OR (104 mi) · Gresham, OR (114 mi)
More: Oregon statewide numbers · county page: Deschutes County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Bend city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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