That’s the current population of Bend, Oregon. It’s up, what, 40% from the year 2000 census population of 52,029. My question is, have that many people moved into the city (18,209 of them) in that time, or have the powers that be mostly been creative with the city limits (which is what got us to the 50,000 milestone in the first place)?
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I think the city limits have adjusted slightly over the years, but there are areas that were in the city limits that were empty (like NW Crossing). I think there’s just a lot more denser housing, too, with all these little 1500 sq. ft. lots.
If the city of Bend ever annexes Deschutes River Woods, you’ll see the population go up instantly by 10,000+, I’m sure.
I can tell you that the city made its big move to take in the area between the city limits and the urban growth boundary back in the late ’90s. Very controversial. Since then, the line has barely budged. But a big study is under way of residential land needs for the next 20 years (a state requirement that you have that much land in supply). Hang onto your hats (and for sale signs!;-)
City planners need to extend the UGB which will make the demand for land more dense and stop the 10-15% price jumps in Bend. Can you tell I don’t own a home?
In my neck of the woods prices have increased 125%-150% in the last 3 years, we can’t afford to go anywhere – kind of a bummer
Haven’t you noticed how many of your neighbors are from that (let’s whisper) big state to the south? Seems like every other person I meet here is from somewhere else.