Find out why people are buying Bend Oregon Real Estate and why it's the perfect community to raise your family.
Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County, Oregon. Its population in the 2010 census was 76,693, but as of 2020, saw the population boom to over 105,418 making it the 2nd fastest growing city in the United States. Bend is known for its year-round outdoor activities, blossoming micro-breweries, amazing local coffee, hot food scene, highly ranked schools, and family-friendly community.
Bend’s many recreation and outdoor activities really sets us apart from most of the United States. Some of the world-renowned sports and activities include hiking, biking, stand-up paddle(SUP) boarding, rock climbing, fishing, kayaking, golfing, and of course skiing. Although there is always something fun and exciting to do here, it’s just as special to take a relaxing stroll or find a peaceful spot by the river.
If outdoor activities really aren’t your thing, you’re still in luck. We have highly rated restaurants, comedy clubs, live music with many famous musicians, salons and spas, shopping, and a growing art scene. A family-friendly local favorite is McMenamins Hotel at Old St. Francis School. The hotel has a cozy theatre, delicious bar and restaurant, and an indoor warm mineral soaking pool where kids are more than welcome.
Not only is Bend and amazing place to live, it’s also safe!
Compared to other communities of similar population size, Bend has a crime rate that is noticeably lower than the average. This means for comparably sized cities across America, Bend is safer than most, according to Neighborhood-Scout’s analysis of FBI crime data.
One thing for sure is that Bend is one of the most beautiful places on earth.
SCHOOLS IN THE BEND OREGON AREA
Bend Schools are incredible and rank top in the state. Here are just some of the reasons why Bend schools are so awesome and why people are buying Bend Oregon Real Estate.
More and more people are moving to and looking at Bend Oregon real estate for sale in Central Oregon because the schools are highly ranked and awarded. Bend-La Pine Schools is the school district and is the 5th largest school district in Oregon.
Check out some of the Bend schools information and accolades below:
- 18,375 students enrolled in 32 schools
- An average of 22 students per classroom
- 96,125 volunteer hours spent in schools in 2017
- Average SAT score of 1163, 57 points higher than the rest of the state
- $11 million in scholarships earned in 2017
- 80% of students continue education within 5 years of graduation
- REALMS(Rimrock Expeditionary Alternative Learning) received credentialed school status by earning a rare EL Distinction
- According to the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, Elk Meadow Elementary was named one of the healthiest schools in America
- Summit’s Girls Cross-Country team won 10th straight year in November 2017
Bend’s top 4 rated schools based on rankings from GreatSchools.org:
- Summit High School – 9th thru 12th grade – 10 ranking
- Highland School @ Kenwood Elementary School – K thru 5th grade – 9 ranking
- REALMS(Rimrock Expeditionary Alternative Learning Middle School) – 6th thru 8th grade – 8 ranking
- Tumalo Community School – K the 8th grade – 8 ranking
Full List of Schools in the Bend-La Pine Schools:
Elementary Schools near Bend Oregon real estate
- AMITY CREEK MAGNET @ THOMPSON
- BEAR CREEK ELEMENTARY
- BUCKINGHAM ELEMENTARY
- ELK MEADOW ELEMENTARY
- ENSWORTH ELEMENTARY
- HIGH LAKES ELEMENTARY
- HIGHLAND MAGNET @ KENWOOD
- JUNIPER ELEMENTARY
- LA PINE ELEMENTARY
- LAVA RIDGE ELEMENTARY
- PINE RIDGE ELEMENTARY
- PONDEROSA ELEMENTARY
- R. E. JEWELL ELEMENTARY
- ROSLAND ELEMENTARY
- SILVER RAIL ELEMENTARY
- THREE RIVERS K-8
- WESTSIDE VILLAGE MAGNET @ KINGSTON
- WILLIAM E. MILLER ELEMENTARY
Middle Schools near Bend Oregon real estate
- CASCADE MIDDLE
- HIGH DESERT MIDDLE
- LA PINE MIDDLE
- PACIFIC CREST MIDDLE
- PILOT BUTTE MIDDLE
- REALMS MIDDLE
- SKY VIEW MIDDLE
High Schools near Bend Oregon real estate
- BEND SENIOR HIGH
- LA PINE HIGH
- MARSHALL HIGH
- MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH
- SUMMIT HIGH
New Schools Opening Soon near Bend Oregon real estate
- REALMS HIGH SCHOOL
- SKYLINE HIGH SCHOOL
Charter Schools & Additional Programs near Bend Oregon real estate
- BEND INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (K-8)
- BEND-LA PINE SCHOOLS ONLINE
- DESERT SKY MONTESSORI (K-3)
- LUNA
Check out the Bend Oregon real estate that’s closest to the school you want to be by contacting me today!
FAMILY FRIENDLY BEND OREGON AREA ACTIVITIES
If you are thinking about looking at Bend Oregon real estate, here are some of what the area has to offer.
We could go on and on about all the amazing things to do here in Bend, but to keep it short and sweet for you all, here is a quick rundown of just a few of the incredible activities the area offers to its visitors and residents:
- Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center(SHARC)
- Open year-round
- Indoor & Outdoor pools
- 2 Water Slides
- Hot tub
- Lazy river & tubing hill
- Pickleball
- Skiing
- Mt. Bachelor
- Hoodoo
- Nearby Family Friendly Lakes
- Elk Lake
- Little Lava Lake
- Paulina Lake
- Cultus Lake
- Sparks Lake
- Sun Mountain Fun Center
- Bowling
- Arcade
- Bumper Cars
- Mini-golf
- Go-karts
- Batting Cages
- Food & Drinks
- Old Mill District
- Shopping
- Great restaurants
- Right on the river
- Golfing
- The Deschutes River
- Floating down on tubes
- Kayaking
- Stand-Up Paddle(SUP) Boarding
- Whitewater Rafting
- Cascade Indoor Sports
- You & Adult Soccer
- Youth Flag Football
- Roller Hockey
- Adult Volleyball
- Roller Skating
- Lacrosse
- Areas largest indoor soft play system
- Juniper Swim & Fitness
- Indoor & Outdoor Pools
- Splash pad for the littles
- Steam Rooms
- Hot tub
- Waterslide
- Swim Lessons
- Full gym with classes
- McMenamins at Old St. Francis
- Restaurant
- Theater
- Soaking Pool
- Hotel
- High Desert Museum
- Hiking
- Tumalo Falls – 4 miles one way, short easy/moderate
- Pilot Butte State Park – 2 mile loop, easy/moderate
- Farewell Bend River Trail loop – 3 mile loop, easy
- Mountain Air – Indoor Trampoline Park
- And soooooo much more!
Love all the fun things there are to do in and around Bend and want to live here? Learn more about Bend Oregon real estate by calling me at 541-728-3332 today!
