Population 11,150 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in River West
Household size in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.15 | 2.44 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.16 | 2.43 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in River West are small: just 2.16 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.4 | 39.1 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 41.1 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.2 | 41.5 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 42.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.6 | +3.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of River West is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.4, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 9.0% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 9.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 9.7% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in River West: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in River West
Renters in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.6% | 34.5% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.0% | 36.3% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 35.2% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 33.3% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in River West than nationally: 38.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. About a third of owners (32.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the west. The renter share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 11.2% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 9.6% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in River West: 11.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1991 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1991 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1994 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1998 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +7 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in River West is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $961 | $987 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,097 | $1,086 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,345 | $1,396 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,050 | $2,075 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,089 | +$1,088 | +$731 | +$606 |
Rent in River West runs $2,050 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,089 a month since 2006–10, up 113%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.4% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the northeast and lowest in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in River West
Bachelor's degrees in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7% | 34.4% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.7% | 37.0% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 63.2% | 42.0% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 67.0% | 50.0% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.3 pts | +15.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
River West is highly educated: about two-thirds of adults 25 and older (67.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.5% | 94.1% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.7% | 94.3% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.9% | 95.6% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.6% | 96.4% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +2.2 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in River West: 99.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in River West
| Period | River West | Bend | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 7.1% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.1 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in River West is close to the national rate: 5.5% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Bend overall (3.9%). Unemployment is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
River West compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River West | 2.16 | 42.0 | 7.6% | 38.1% | 11.9% | 1995 | $2,050 | 67.0% | 99.6% | 5.5% |
| Orchard District | 2.09 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 63.4% | 7.9% | 1990 | $1,734 | 46.0% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| Larkspur | 2.47 | 37.9 | 12.6% | 44.9% | 5.0% | 1995 | $2,189 | 40.4% | 92.0% | 2.9% |
| Southwest Bend | 2.60 | 40.5 | 15.6% | 28.7% | 3.9% | 2003 | $2,527 | 48.1% | 96.6% | 4.2% |
| Boyd Acres | 2.67 | 38.6 | 16.9% | 25.3% | 7.8% | 2004 | $2,130 | 48.1% | 95.4% | 2.2% |
| Mountain View | 2.29 | 40.5 | 9.0% | 49.9% | 5.6% | 2001 | $1,842 | 43.4% | 94.6% | 4.3% |
| Deschutes River Woods | 2.59 | 45.9 | 5.6% | 18.4% | 13.5% | 1995 | $1,765 | 32.5% | 91.9% | 1.7% |
| Crooked River Ranch | 2.45 | 51.6 | 7.7% | 9.7% | 17.5% | 1998 | $1,837 | 21.1% | 95.1% | 7.4% |
| Juniper Canyon | 2.43 | 52.3 | 12.0% | 10.4% | 12.1% | 2000 | $898 | 18.9% | 89.2% | 1.8% |
| Harlow | 2.27 | 37.0 | 9.5% | 53.0% | 5.2% | 1985 | $1,506 | 44.1% | 94.9% | 5.4% |
| Fairmount | 2.27 | 28.0 | 2.0% | 61.5% | 6.9% | 1989 | $1,503 | 65.8% | 94.5% | 10.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up River West. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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