According to Cascade Business News, Bend is the best city in Oregon when it comes to: amenities, cost of living, crime rate, education, employment and distance to hiking and skiing.
Can you expand on why Bend?
“This city certainly didn’t have to bend over backward to make it to the top of our list—it won outright. Bend is not only just a few miles away from some of the best hiking trails and ski resorts in Oregon, but it also has a stellar education system, with a high school graduation rate 10 percent higher than the state average and some of the highest home values in the state as well.
Over the past five years, Bend’s population has been booming. Outdoor enthusiasts flock from far and wide for parks like Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, skiers to Mount Bachelor, and runners to the Haulin’ Aspen Trail Marathon. It truly is a wonderful place to raise a family—or at least, raise your heart rate.” said Movoto Real Estate.
In case you were wondering, here are the top 10:
1. Bend
2. Sherwood
3. Beaverton
4. Milwaukie
5. Oregon City
6. Tigard
7. Portland
8. West Linn
9. Lake Oswego
10. Happy Valley
