Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
25%
Coos Bay
Coos Bay, OR Area Guide
Avg Rent
$810
Population
16,144
Renter Mix
42% Rent
A picturesque community on Oregon’s dramatic coast
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The largest city on the Oregon coastline, Coos Bay is a scenic community of timeless charm and beauty. Lush green forests and dramatic ocean cliffs surround the city, providing residents with the ultimate Pacific Northwest living experience. The historic Marshfield District serves as Coos Bay’s popular downtown area, with vintage buildings like the Tioga Hotel and the Egyptian Theatre creating a stylish backdrop for the eclectic shopping and dining offerings. Coos Bay hosts a number of popular events that draw folks from around the region, including the Oregon Coast Music Festival and the Blackberry Arts Festival in the summertime. The landscape all around Coos Bay offers unlimited opportunities for outdoor recreation, particularly hiking, biking, boating, and golf.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,008
Average: $67,914
Education
3,478
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Coos Bay has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
42%
Non-Renters
58%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Coos Bay, OR is $679 for a studio, $810 for one bedroom, $913 for two bedrooms, and $1,517 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Coos Bay has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$810/month
455 Sq Ft
House
$2,299/month
1,397 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
200 Students
Public
Grades K-5
485 Students
Public
Grades K-5
360 Students
Public
Grades K-5
315 Students
Public
Grades K-5
295 Students
Public
Grades K-8
200 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
436 Students
Public
Grades K-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
835 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
55 Students
Public
Grades K-12
48 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Coos Historical & Maritime Museum
- South Slough National Estuary
- Sunset Bay State Park
- Shore Acres State Park
- Cape Arago State Park
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.