The Town FilesBandon, Oregon
City in Coos County · population 3,321 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $503,200
- Household income
- $48,187
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 68°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 56.9
Bandon is a city of 3,321 people in Coos County, Oregon. The median home is worth $503,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks hipper than 98% of Oregon towns, more seaside character than 98% of Oregon towns, better for retirees than 94% of Oregon towns.
How Bandon ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bandon is worth $503,200, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 10.4 times the median household income of $48,187, which is more affordable than 1% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $963 a month. 63.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bandon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $503,200 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $963 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $48,187 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 10.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 63.2% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 10.8% | — |
Who lives in Bandon
| People | Bandon | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 56.9 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.0% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 14.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.6% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 10.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 14.1% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 17.6 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 92.4% |
Weather in Bandon
July highs average 68.0°F and January lows 40.4°F. About 57.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 21 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Bandon since 1950.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 23,128 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,204 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Bandon itself the ACS puts it at 11.5%.
Public schools in Bandon
3 public schools with 626 students, about 15.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Crest Elementary School | K-4 | 235 | 18.1 |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | 5-8 | 198 | 16.5 |
| Bandon Senior High School | 9-12 | 193 | 12.1 |
Towns near Bandon
- Coquille, OR12.5 mi · 4,015 people · home $304,500
- Coos Bay, OR20.6 mi · 15,985 people · home $306,900
- North Bend, OR22.2 mi · 10,317 people · home $352,300
Bandon questions
Is Bandon, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bandon scores better for retirees than 94% of Oregon towns and quieter than 56%. 36.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 56.9).
How much does a house cost in Bandon?
The median owner-occupied home in Bandon is valued at $503,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,187, so homes cost about 10.4 times income. Median rent is $963 a month.
What is the weather like in Bandon?
July highs average 68.0°F and January lows 40.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Bandon get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Bandon in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)