Great Retirement Locations in the United States

Bend, Oregon Retirement

Retirement location-Bend

Description:
Bend is located on the eastern edge of the Cascade Range along the Deschutes River. Here the Ponderosa Pine forest transitions into the high desert, characterized by arid land, junipers, sagebrush, and bitter-brush. This high-desert area is within easy reach of skiing, hiking, mountain biking, fly fishing, whitewater and rock climbing.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument includes lakes, lava flows, and spectacular geologic features in central Oregon. The highest point within the monument is the summit Paulina Peak with views of the Oregon Cascades and the high desert. The summit area of Newberry Volcano holds two alpine lakes full of trout, East Lake and Paulina Lake. The park is also home to Lava River Cave, Oregon’s longest known lava tube, just south of Bend. The monument also features a Lava Cast Forest and Lava Butte, a 500-foot cinder cone.
Some points of interest include the Tower Theater originally built in 1940 and provided a venue for movies as well as variety shows, fashion shows, ballet and an amateur hour. The Theater was fully renovated beginning in 2002 and is currently in full operation and features a wide variety of live acts, movie screenings, presentations and functions. The High Desert Museum is brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America’s high desert country. The museum uses indoor and outdoor exhibits, wildlife in natural-like habitats, and living history demonstrations to help people discover and appreciate the high desert environment.
Reasons to retire here: Festivals (Balloons over Bend, Winterfest, Summerfest etc.), Outdoor recreation (canoeing, camping, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, rafting, etc.), Farmers Markets, no sales tax and fairly low property taxes
Weather:Temperatures range from winter lows in the mid 20s to summer highs in the upper 90s
Population: 77,000
State Income Tax: between 5 and 11%. Most retirement income is subject to Oregon tax when received by an Oregon resident. This is true even if you were a nonresident when you earned the income. However, you may subtract some or all of your federal pension income from Oregon income. The state does not tax Social Security or railroad retirement benefits. Depending on your age and income, you may be entitled to a retirement income credit on your Oregon return. If you receive a U.S. government pension, you may be entitled to subtract part or all of that pension on your Oregon Individual income tax return.
Sales Tax: none
Property Taxes: approximately 1.5%

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