Coos Bay

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Coos Bay, OR

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A picturesque community on Oregon’s dramatic coast

Coastal Ocean Scenic Tourism Golf Nature Outdoors Walkable

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.

Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Millicoma School

Public

Grades 3-6

485 Students

5
out of 10

Sunset School

Public

Grades 3-6

360 Students

2
out of 10

Eastside School

Public

Grades K-2

315 Students

Rating Unavailable

Madison Elementary School

Public

Grades K-2

295 Students

Rating Unavailable

Marshfield Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

835 Students

4
out of 10

Destinations Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

55 Students

2
out of 10

Points of Interest

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 2025.