The Town FilesCoos Bay, Oregon
City in Coos County · population 15,985 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $306,900
- Household income
- $56,524
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 66°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 44.1
Coos Bay is a city of 15,985 people in Coos County, Oregon. The median home is worth $306,900, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks hipper than 89% of Oregon towns, more seaside character than 89% of Oregon towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Oregon towns.
How Coos Bay ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coos Bay is worth $306,900, below the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $56,524, which is more affordable than 42% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,034 a month. 60.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coos Bay | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $306,900 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,034 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $56,524 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 60.1% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Coos Bay
| People | Coos Bay | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.1 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.5% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 14.1 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.1% | 92.4% |
Weather in Coos Bay
July highs average 66.1°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 59.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Coos Bay since 1950.
Severe weather in Coos County since 1996
Coos County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tsunami.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4881: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 13, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4768: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 15, 2020 | Fire | DR-4562: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4499: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3429: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Coos County
Coos County had 23,128 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,204 a year. Unemployment was 4.5% in 2023; in Coos Bay itself the ACS puts it at 6%.
Public schools in Coos Bay
10 public schools with 2,965 students, about 19.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshfield Senior High School | 9-12 | 835 | 21.4 |
| Millicoma School | 3-6 | 473 | 20.6 |
| Marshfield Junior High | 7-8 | 408 | 21.5 |
| Sunset School | 3-6 | 378 | 18.9 |
| Madison Elementary School | K-2 | 296 | 16.4 |
| Eastside School | K-2 | 283 | 16.6 |
| Lighthouse Charter School (charter) | PK-8 | 205 | 17.1 |
| Destinations Academy | 9-12 | 50 | 12.5 |
| Resource Link Charter School (charter) | K-12 | 37 | 18.5 |
| South Coast Online Learning Center | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Coos Bay
- North Bend, OR1.8 mi · 10,317 people · home $352,300
- Coquille, OR14.1 mi · 4,015 people · home $304,500
- Bandon, OR20.6 mi · 3,321 people · home $503,200
- Reedsport, OR22.8 mi · 4,310 people · home $240,000
Coos Bay questions
Is Coos Bay, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coos Bay scores better for retirees than 25% of Oregon towns and quieter than 31%. 22.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.1).
How much does a house cost in Coos Bay?
The median owner-occupied home in Coos Bay is valued at $306,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,524, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,034 a month.
What is the weather like in Coos Bay?
July highs average 66.1°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Coos Bay get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Coos Bay in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)