RANK #588 / 996 · POP 64,908 · OR
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.4%
Coos County, Oregon, is distinguished by the Coos Bay estuary, the largest estuary entirely within Oregon, offering extensive opportunities for crabbing and clamming. The county seat, Coquille, is one of several notable towns, including Coos Bay and North Bend, which together form the largest urban center on the Oregon coast. Located on the southern Oregon coast, Coos County is linked to Interstate 5 by state highways, with an average commute time of 18.3 minutes for residents. The community embraces its natural surroundings, boasting numerous county and state parks, hiking trails like those in Golden and Silver Falls State Natural Area, and access to the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area.
Life in Coos County is shaped by its coastal environment and a community that includes retirees and families. Public transportation, provided by Coos County Area Transit (CCAT), serves towns like Bandon, Coquille, Coos Bay, North Bend, Myrtle Point, and Powers. Local public schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary and North Bend Senior High, serve the area's students. The economy, historically reliant on timber, has diversified, with forest products, tourism, fishing, and agriculture now playing significant roles. Recent economic developments include investments in port infrastructure and energy sectors, aiming to enhance shipping capabilities and create jobs.
Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Prices declining
Below national median (13x)
Housing looks overvalued at 7.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Offshore Wind Energy Development (Coos Bay WEA)
Multiple (Avangrid Renewables, BlueFloat Energy, Ocean Winds, Mainstream Renewable Power qualified to bid)
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$3,100M | Proposed |
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Pacific Coast Intermodal Port Terminal Planning Project & Rail Line Upgrades
Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
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$100M | Under Construction |
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Coos County Pipeline Acquisition and Repairs
NW Natural
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Coos County has a Boom Town Index score of 41/100, ranking #588 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -0.6% and a median household income of $57,563, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Coos County is $276,300 with median rent at $952/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2083, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +0.5% year-over-year. Job growth: -0.6%. Home values changed -2.2% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.06% of Coos County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.