RANK #731 / 1001 NAT · #6 / 18 OR · POP 64,827
1YR FORECAST: +0.3%
5YR OUTLOOK: +25%
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.
Coos County is one of 78 U.S. counties in this market profile — near the profile average on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of -2.0% runs below the profile's typical -0.8%.
See all 78 Western Premium Correction counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Prices declining
Above national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 17.2x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. Climate and geography support a structural premium. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| 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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
At 26/100, Coos County faces headwinds that place it in the lower third of the 1001 counties we track. Median income of $62,143 combined with job growth of -0.1% suggests the local economy is struggling to keep pace with national trends.
Coos County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $337,800 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.18 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,042/month on average.
Population and employment in Coos County are both close to flat — population -0.0% YoY and jobs -0.1%. Home values shifted -2.0% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.93% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Coos County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.