Question 1

Is 97701 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97701 in Bend has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bend city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 97701 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 97701?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97701 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 97701. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 97701 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bend. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 97701?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 97701 is approximately $612K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 97701 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 97701 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 97701 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 97701 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bend. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 97701 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bend neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Bend — ZIP 97701

Real Estate Snapshot

Crime Overview

Nearby Schools

Demographics

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

Nearby Neighborhoods

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Juniper Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Pilot Butte Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Bend Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Mountain View Senior High School	09–12	—	—	—
Lava Ridge Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Amity Creek Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Buckingham Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Realms Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Highland School at Kenwood Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Summit High School	09–12	—	—	—
Westside Village Magnet School at Kingston Elementary School	KG–08	—	—	—
High Lakes Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Sky View Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Ensworth Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—
Ponderosa Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
William E Miller Elementary	KG–05	—	—	—
Pacific Crest Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Realms High School	09–12	—	—	—
Tumalo Community School	KG–05	—	—	—