The Town FilesDeschutes River Woods, Oregon
Community in Deschutes County · population 5,532 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $559,500
- Household income
- $91,960
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 22 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 43.5
Deschutes River Woods is a community of 5,532 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. The median home is worth $559,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Oregon towns, better for cycling than 95% of Oregon towns, better for families than 80% of Oregon towns.
How Deschutes River Woods 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 Deschutes River Woods is worth $559,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 6.1 times the median household income of $91,960, which is more affordable than 25% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,921 a month. 79.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Deschutes River Woods | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $559,500 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,921 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $91,960 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.1× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 79.8% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1994 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Deschutes River Woods
| People | Deschutes River Woods | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.5 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.0% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 6.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 25.7 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.2% | 92.4% |
Weather in Deschutes River Woods
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 10.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.6 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deschutes River Woods since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Oregon town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 13, 2017 about 3.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 13, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 4, 2017.
Severe weather in Deschutes County since 1996
Deschutes County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5647: Akawa Butte Fire |
| August 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5610: Flat Fire |
| August 2, 2024 | Fire | FM-5527: Mile Marker 132 Fire |
| June 25, 2024 | Fire | FM-5500: Darlene 3 Fire |
| June 30, 2021 | Fire | FM-5394: 0419 Fire |
Jobs and pay in Deschutes County
Deschutes County had 93,866 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,229 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Deschutes River Woods itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Towns near Deschutes River Woods
- Bend, OR5.4 mi · 99,178 people · home $718,400
- Three Rivers, OR11.7 mi · 3,925 people · home $557,700
- Eagle Crest, OR19.2 mi · 2,761 people · home $750,300
- Redmond, OR20.8 mi · 33,274 people · home $462,500
- La Pine, OR21.7 mi · 2,512 people · home $363,800
- Sisters, OR23.2 mi · 3,064 people · home $631,100
Deschutes River Woods questions
Is Deschutes River Woods, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Deschutes River Woods scores better for retirees than 62% of Oregon towns and quieter than 54%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.5).
How much does a house cost in Deschutes River Woods?
The median owner-occupied home in Deschutes River Woods is valued at $559,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $91,960, so homes cost about 6.1 times income. Median rent is $1,921 a month.
What is the weather like in Deschutes River Woods?
July highs average 83.8°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 10.6 inches of precipitation a year and 21.6 inches of snow.
Does Deschutes River Woods get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Deschutes River Woods since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 13, 2017. The typical Oregon town has had 2.
- 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)