Bend, OR relocation guide
Moving to Sunriver, OR
$727,600Median home value
Deschutes CountyArea
Bend commuteCommute profile
About Sunriver
Sunriver is a 3,300-acre planned resort community 15 miles south of Bend, built around the Sunriver Resort with four golf courses, miles of paved bike paths, and the Deschutes River running through it. Most homes are vacation cabins, lodges, and second homes, many used as short-term rentals, with a growing year-round population. The setting is high-desert ponderosa pine forest with Cascade mountain views and direct access to year-round outdoor recreation.
Home prices in Sunriver
The median home value in Sunriver is $727,600.
Top places in Sunriver
- Sunriver Resort — the 3,300-acre resort with lodging, dining, and the SHARC aquatic center.
- Meadows, Woodlands, Caldera Links & Crosswater golf courses — four resort courses in the community.
- Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory — nature exhibits, trails, and stargazing programs.
- Deschutes River — kayaking, paddleboarding, and fly fishing through Sunriver.
- Sunriver Village — the community's shops, restaurants, and grocery.
- Mt. Bachelor ski area — about 20 minutes west for skiing and summer lift rides.
Commuting from Sunriver
- Bend is ~25 minutes north via US-97.
- Redmond Municipal Airport (RDM) is about 45 minutes north.
- No commuter rail; Sunriver runs a seasonal shuttle within the resort.
Sunriver FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sunriver, OR?
The median home value in Sunriver is $727,600. Median home value, 2020–2024 American Community Survey (owner-estimated) - How is the commute from Sunriver, OR?
Bend is ~25 minutes north via US-97.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.