Moving to Central Oregon
Most people moving here start with one question: where? The answer usually comes down to three things: how far you'll drive to work, how much land you want, and your price range. Here's how the main areas compare, using local MLS numbers.
Talk with AustinThe areas at a glance
Price range: the lowest and highest monthly median sold price from January to October 2026. Homes for sale: the number of active listings in October 2026.
| Area | Median sold price, 2026 | Homes for sale, October 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Bend | $676,500 to $792,500 | 894 |
| Redmond | $454,950 to $537,900 | 354 |
| Sisters | $595,500 to $875,000 | 139 |
| La Pine | $362,900 to $422,500 | 220 |
Source: local MLS, January to October 2026.
Bend
Central Oregon's largest city, with the widest range of neighborhoods and price points. St. Charles Bend, the region's largest hospital, is on Bend's east side.
2026 median sold price$676,500 to $792,500
Redmond
North of Bend, home to St. Charles Redmond and the region's airport. Prices run well below Bend.
2026 median sold price$454,950 to $537,900
Sisters
A small town northwest of Bend. Between 14 and 32 homes a month sold here in 2026, so its median moves a lot from one month to the next.
2026 median sold price$595,500 to $875,000
La Pine
South of Bend, with the lowest prices of the four areas here. La Pine has a medical clinic in town.
2026 median sold price$362,900 to $422,500
Bend by neighborhood
Bend's prices change a lot from one side of town to the other. These are median sold prices for 2026 so far, by neighborhood association.
- Mountain View$555,000
- Larkspur$560,000
- Boyd Acres$595,000
- Orchard District$603,000
- Old Farm District$622,990
- Southwest Bend$707,500
- Southeast Bend$727,500
- Southern Crossing$857,500
- River West$965,537
- Old Bend$975,000
- Century West$1,032,500
- Awbrey Butte$1,172,000
- Summit West$1,380,000
Source: local MLS, homes sold January 1 to October 9, 2026.
Moving for a job in healthcare
St. Charles Bend is the region's largest hospital, and St. Charles also runs hospitals in Redmond, Prineville and Madras. I worked at St. Charles for nearly a decade, so I know the system from the inside. If you're relocating for a job there, I'm glad to talk through how the drive and your schedule fit with each area.
Moving here from out of state?
My process for helping out-of-state buyers find the right home gives you a hassle-free way to preview homes from wherever you are. Take your time with each one, bring your partner in when it suits them, and send me your questions as they come to you, with no pressure to decide everything in the moment.
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