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Depoe Bay, Oregon
What It Is Like to Retire in Depoe bay
Depoe Bay is a small village of approximately 1,500 residents on the northern coast of Oregon. It boasts the smallest harbor in the world, according to locals. The average age is 57 years old, so it is clear that is popular for retirees. Winters are wet here. Photo of Aerial view of the harbor and center of Depoe Bay, Oregon, courtesy of Wikipedia and Bob Heims, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (public domain).
Where to Retire in Depoe bay and Home Prices
There are at least 2 active communities in Depoe Bay (see Oregon Directory under Find a Community). The median price of a home is volatile due to very few sales, but Zillow reports the median list price of a home was $566,443 in early 2023.
What Is Special about Depoe bay
Cute town on the coast. Great for nature, beauty, and a quiet lifestyle in a little coastal town. In 2008, restaurant scenes from The Burning Plain were filmed in Depoe Bay, at the Tidal Raves restaurant (this is one of your editor's favorite movies!)
What Is Not Special about Depoe bay
Long drive along the coast or across the mountains to get anywhere. A Tsunami damaged the port in 2011.
Who Will Like Retirement in Depoe bay
Retirees who want coastal living and enjoy fishing, boating or whale watching.
Local Economy Is Driven by
Tourism, fishing
Climate and Physical Environment
Depoe Bay is cool with the average January temperature 46 degrees and the average July temperature about 58 degrees. December is the wettest month, and on average, the sun only shines 156 days a year.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
There is not much of a cultural scene in Depoe Bay. There are boat shows and whale watching excursions.
Crime
The crime rate is below the national average.
Medical facilities
Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital is 8 miles away.
Transportation
A bus station is 13 miles away; Airport in Portland is two-hours away; Depoe is below average in walkability when compared to other communities.
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