Apartments for rent in Coos Bay, OR

The town of Coos Bay, Oregon is home to just under 16,000 residents. Retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals are less well-represented. Renters tend to be in the minority in Coos Bay, and 56% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $824 a month in the city, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Oregon. Over the course of a year, renters in Coos Bay will save around $3,000 compared to the state average.

Coos Bay has an average commute time of about 16 minutes, shorter than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the most common way to get to work, chosen by 36% of commuters, while public transit is not used. Few workers commute on foot.

Coos Bay has a relatively high number of residents older than 25 with an Associate's degree (8%) compared to the national average (5%). Further, 8% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Coos Bay: healthcare, entertainment, and retail. Together, these industries make up 20% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Coos Bay workers take home an average annual income of about $56,000, about $15,000 less than the state average. Coos Bay's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).