What are the schools like in Sunriver, OR?

Sunriver is served primarily by Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sunriver?

The median household income in Sunriver, OR is $87,276 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Sunriver, OR?

Sunriver has an average high temperature of 39.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 19.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.6 inches.

Sunriver, OR Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sunriver, OR affordable or expensive?

Sunriver's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sunriver is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $637,300 and the median rent is $2,266 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sunriver, OR?

Sunriver has a violent crime rate of 148.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1284.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sunriver, OR a Good Place to Live?

Sunriver is a small town of 1,516 in Oregon, with a median household income of $87,276 . Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Sunriver stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Sunriver is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sunriver city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.8

Sunriver's overall cost of living index is 105.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sunriver costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sunriver, OR	National Avg
Median Home Value	$637,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,266	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,276	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sunriver's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.2 /100k

Property Crime

1284.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sunriver is served primarily by Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sunriver, OR	National Avg
School District	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1	—
Elementary Schools	21	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	20.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	71.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sunriver sees average highs of 39.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 19.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sunriver, OR
Average High — January	39.8°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	19.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sunriver, OR	National Avg
Population	1,516	—
Median Age	70.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	63.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Three Rivers, OR 3 mi Deschutes River Woods, OR 8 mi Seventh Mountain, OR 9 mi Tetherow, OR 11 mi Bend, OR 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Sunriver

Sunriver, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code:

97707

Sunriver vs Other Cities

Sunriver, OR vs Three Rivers, OR Sunriver, OR vs Deschutes River Woods, OR Sunriver, OR vs Seventh Mountain, OR Sunriver, OR vs Tetherow, OR Sunriver, OR vs Bend, OR

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunriver, OR affordable or expensive?

Sunriver's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sunriver roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $637,300 and median rent is $2,266/month.

What is the crime rate in Sunriver, OR?

Sunriver's violent crime rate is 148.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1284.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sunriver?

Public schools in Sunriver are operated by Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1. The district has 21 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. 71.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sunriver, OR a good place to live?

Sunriver, OR has a population of 1,516, a median household income of $87,276, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sunriver?

Sunriver averages 39.8°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 19.1 inches with about 21.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sunriver?

Sunriver, OR is covered by 1 ZIP code: 97707.

What is the population of Sunriver?

The population of Sunriver, Oregon is 1,516 with a median age of 70.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sunriver?

Key numbers for living in Sunriver: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $637,300, median household income $87,276, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunriver side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.