A town of 3,330, settled in 1891. Public schools that outperform most of Oregon.
The 3 things Bandon does most differently from other towns.
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Ordered by what stands out in Bandon. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Bandon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 70% of Oregon’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Crest Elementary School | K–4 | 240 | B+ |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | 5–8 | 195 | B− |
| Bandon Senior High School | 9–12 | 212 | A− |
Bandon beats the Oregon average on 6 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Bandon | OR |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 11.8% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults in frequent mental distress | 15.1% | 17.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.7% | 6.5% |
About one in 3 of Bandon’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Coos Bay (11%), Coquille (3%) and North Bend (3%). Half commute less than 6 miles.
5.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ocean Shore State Recreation Area | 1.3 mi | 26 |
| 2. Coquille Point Unit - Oregon Islands National Wildlife Refuge | 1.1 mi | 27 |
| 3. Bullards Beach State Park | 0.7 mi | 32 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 91% of U.S. communities.
Bandon has warm winters and cool summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 67°, a January night drops to 40°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Bandon's reported crime rate is well below Oregon's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
The typical Bandon home is worth about $482,000, about the same as a year ago, close to the Oregon typical home.
5 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 4 places on the National Register.
4 places in Bandon on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Coos County, Oregon
Bandon () is a city in Coos County, Oregon, United States, located on the south side of the mouth of the Coquille River. The community was named by George Bennett, an Irish immigrant who settled in the area in 1873 and named the town after his hometown of Bandon, County Cork in Ireland. The population was 3,066 at the 2010 census and grew to 3,321 by the 2020 census.
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