42

Bend Is Emerging: BoomTown Score 42/100

Oregon | Population: 109,806 | Data as of Q2 2026

Emerging
📊
48
Population Growth
+2.14%
🏗
32
Building Permits
+2.21%
💼
37
Job Growth
+0.53%
51
Net Migration
+1,134

What's Driving Growth in Bend

Bend is an emerging market worth watching. With a BoomTown Score of 42/100, early indicators suggest this Oregon city could be on the verge of a growth spurt. The most promising signal is migration (+1,134 net migration). Watch this space - cities at this stage often accelerate quickly once a tipping point is reached.

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