Market Intelligence Report — OR-460

Bend, OR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-OR-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$700K
-6.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-3.2% YoY

Active Inventory

2,728
+2.4% YoY

Median DOM

79 Days
+0.0% YoY

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The Bend, OR housing market currently exhibits Cooling conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.29, indicating demand absorption is lagging supply. This is coupled with a year-over-year decline in the median listing price by 6.4%, reflecting downward pressure on valuations. Active listings experienced a modest 2.4% increase over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

4.9%-0.2 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

266,376+0.8% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

199-61.9% YoY

Building permits (private housing units) · Jul 2026

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

U.S. Census Bureau building permits via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Market Analysis

What's moving the Bend market right now.

Median listing prices in Bend have experienced a year-over-year contraction of 6.4%, alongside a 3.9% decline in the median price per square foot. Active listings saw a slight annual increase of 2.4%, while new listings rose by 4.3% over the same period. The pending ratio has decreased by 3.2% year-over-year, indicating a slower pace of demand relative to available inventory.

Adam Rutledge
Adam Rutledge
eXp Realty

Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Bend shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$700K-0.1% MoM

Active Inventory

2,728+2.4% YoY

Days on Market

79+0.0% YoY

Sold Score™

38-3.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

38
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.29 and a modest annual increase in active listings, the market suggests a less urgent pace for transactions. Inventory pressure remains manageable, allowing for greater flexibility in price negotiations. Discipline in pricing and marketing strategies is likely to be a key determinant of absorption rates.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 5.8% year-over-year, while the median listing price fell by 6.4% over the same period. This suggests a proportional deceleration across price points rather than a distinct weakness concentrated in the luxury segment.

Supply Dynamics

2,728 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 488 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Bend, OR? Buyer Demand Index is running at 29%.

Buyers have leverage in Bend, OR. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
79 days
Inventory YoY
+2%

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eXp Realty

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Bend, OR
CBSA Code
13460
State
OR

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Bend?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Bend metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.29 with median days on market at 79.

  • Are home prices dropping in Bend?+

    Median listing price is $700K, -6.4% year over year. 20.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Bend?+

    The typical listing sits 79 days on market, a +0.0% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 488 per month.

  • What's happening in the Bend luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 5.8% year-over-year, while the median listing price fell by 6.4% over the same period. This suggests a proportional deceleration across price points rather than a distinct weakness concentrated in the luxury segment.

  • Where can I find a trusted Bend real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Bend agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 13460 · 36mo history