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Sunriver

Resort living

A planned resort community on the Deschutes River. Curated, gated-feeling, and designed around recreation.

Real Census 2024 boundary

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At a Glance

Population (year-round)
~1,400
Median home
$795K
Elevation
4,154 ft
Annual snow
56 in
Sun days
275 / yr
Drive to Bend
20 min

Who It's For

  • Retirees and semi-retirees
  • Second-home buyers and vacation-rental investors
  • Families wanting a resort-style year-round base
  • Golfers, river-rats, and Mt. Bachelor regulars

The Trade-offs

WHAT YOU GIVE UP

  • HOA rules and design covenants
  • Snow and cold winters (highest of the six after La Pine)
  • Vacation-rental neighbors — peak season can feel touristy
  • Limited grocery and services within Sunriver itself

WHAT YOU GET

  • Resort amenities — pools, golf, spa, marina
  • Closest community to Mt. Bachelor (~25 min)
  • 30+ miles of paved paths and direct Deschutes River access
  • Strong rental income potential if you want it

A Day in Sunriver

Bike paths instead of sidewalks, the Deschutes a few minutes from any front door, and Mt. Bachelor close enough to lap on a weekday. Sunriver is the most curated lifestyle of the six — for people who want recreation engineered into the bones of the neighborhood.