Bend, Oregon is located East of the Cascade Mountain range, with a population of 75, 290 during the 2006 census. This community has everything to offer from fantastic views of natural beauty and access to outdoor activities, to opportunities in economic growth, to high standards of education: pre-, secondary and post-secondary levels. This area has because an economic force with its leading industries including aviation, high tech, retail services, recreation, wood products and tourism.

REAL ESTATE
Bend Oregon real estate can be one of the most exciting investments one can make, and it should be a fun and rewarding experience. Here youll find everything youll need to buy or sell a home in Bend, Sisters, Powell Butte, La Pine and Redmond, as well as learn about the Bend Oregon real estate market value of homes you may own in the area.

EDUCATION
Bend, Oregon is part of the Bend/La Pine School District. This district includes access to 14 elementary, 5 middle schools and 5 high schools. There are charter and private schools also available in the community of Bend. Post-secondary education is also accessible without leaving Bend with the campuses of both Central Oregon Community College and the Central Oregon University Center located within city limits.

RECREATION
Locals call this "the sunny side of the mountains" and with it prevalence to sunny days and only 12 inches of preciptation per year. If you live in Bend you are minutes away from golfing at some of the best courses in the country. You can bike, hike, canoe, whitewater raft all summer long, and then in winter have day trips out to ski, both downhill and cross-country.