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Bend is the 4th Fastest Growing City in America
Why Are People Moving to Bend - is it the Lifestyle or the Jobs ?
In an article published 10-1-18, thrillist.com has ranked the top 25 American cities for local economic growth. According to WalletHub, the financial advice site, they compared 515 cities of various population sizes using 15 key data points such as working-age population growth, job growth, poverty rate decrease, median housing price growth and building permit growth. According to this analysis, Bend Oregon ranks 4th in the country.
Does Poverty With a View Still Pertain to Bend?
We know Bend is booming, but having a strong economy contributes to a vibrant community such as what Bend has experienced since coming out of the recession. People moved here traditionally for the lifestyle - Bend was often called "poverty with a view" in the past for a reason. People could earn more money in other parts of the country, but moved here to enjoy the recreational opportunities and small town e...