Who moves to Bend, and where they go
Every year the IRS counts how many people move between counties, based on the addresses on their tax returns. Here is what that shows for Deschutes County, OR, home of Bend, between the 2022 and 2023 tax years.
- Moved in
- 11,936from other US counties
- Moved out
- 10,165to other US counties
- Net
- +1,771more arrivals than departures
- From abroad
- 107tax filers and dependents only
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Where newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 839 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 562 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 529 |
| Lane County, OR (Eugene) | 512 |
| Crook County, OR | 391 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 391 |
| Jefferson County, OR | 337 |
| Marion County, OR (Salem) | 282 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 259 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 259 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 208 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 207 |
Where people go when they leave
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Crook County, OR | 731 |
| Jefferson County, OR | 454 |
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 427 |
| Lane County, OR (Eugene) | 346 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 281 |
| Clackamas County, OR | 256 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 225 |
| Klamath County, OR | 190 |
| Marion County, OR (Salem) | 180 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 169 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 162 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 156 |
Most moves are short hops within the same metro area. 4,859 of the newcomers came from elsewhere in Oregon and 7,077 from other states. Here are the long-distance moves only, more than 100 miles:
Long-distance newcomers come from
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 839 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 562 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 391 |
| San Diego County, CA (San Diego) | 259 |
| Los Angeles County, CA (Los Angeles) | 259 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 208 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 207 |
| Orange County, CA (Anaheim) | 194 |
Long-distance movers go to
| County | People |
|---|---|
| Multnomah County, OR (Portland) | 427 |
| Washington County, OR (Hillsboro) | 281 |
| Maricopa County, AZ (Phoenix) | 225 |
| King County, WA (Seattle) | 169 |
| Ada County, ID (Boise) | 162 |
| Clark County, WA (Vancouver) | 156 |
| Jackson County, OR (Medford) | 154 |
| Clark County, NV (Las Vegas) | 143 |
Frequently asked questions
Where do people moving to Bend come from?
Most people moving into Deschutes County, OR come from nearby counties, led by Multnomah County, OR (839 people). The biggest source more than 100 miles away is Multnomah County, OR.
Where do people leaving Bend move to?
The top destination is Crook County, OR (731 people). Farther away, the most popular is Multnomah County, OR.
Are more people moving to Bend or leaving?
Between the 2022 and 2023 tax years, 11,936 people moved into Deschutes County, OR from elsewhere in the US and 10,165 moved out, a net gain of 1,771 (IRS data, not counting moves from abroad).
Thinking about the move yourself? Compare Bend with any city it trades people with, like Bend vs Portland, Bend vs Hillsboro, Bend vs Seattle, Bend vs San Diego.
Source: IRS Statistics of Income, county-to-county migration data for filing years 2022 to 2023, the latest available. Counts are people (the number of personal exemptions, which the IRS uses to approximate individuals): tax filers plus dependents whose address moved to a different county between the two filing years. People who do not file returns are not counted, and the IRS hides very small flows to protect privacy. Figures are for the whole county, not just the city of Bend.