About 30 minutes from Bend

Moving to La Pine

Wide open and forested.

La Pine at a glance

County
Deschutes
Elevation
4,236 feet
Incorporated
December 11, 2006
Population, July 1, 2025 estimate
2,563

What to know

La Pine is the southern edge of Central Oregon. You find lakes, forest and trails nearby, and homes with room to breathe. Many buyers choose La Pine for space and lower prices.

Good fit in La Pine if you

  • You want land and outdoor access
  • You want lower prices than Bend
  • You are comfortable with a longer drive for services

Current prices and market numbers

Prices move month to month, so we do not print them here. See the latest numbers or ask us for a snapshot of La Pine.

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Highlights

What stands out in La Pine

LaPine State Park

The park follows the Upper Deschutes River through high desert forest. Multi-use trails run 14 miles along both sides of the river. The campground and park trails stay open year round. The Big Tree road and day-use area close in winter.

Big Tree

Oregon State Parks calls this the largest ponderosa pine in Oregon and says the tree is thought to be more than 500 years old. A short paved trail leads to it.

Close to Newberry

The state park names Newberry Crater and Lava River Cave as nearby landmarks. The Forest Service lists La Pine among the closest towns to the monument.

About 600 feet higher than Bend

La Pine sits at 4,236 feet. Bend sits at 3,628. Winter conditions differ across Central Oregon, so ask us what to expect on the road and at your door.

Sources

Facts checked November 2026 against the pages below. Agencies update their figures, so check the source for the latest. Population figures are Census Bureau estimates. Portland State University publishes different estimates for Oregon cities, so numbers vary by source.

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