At a Glance
Median Income
$97,500
$52,150 per capita
Home Value
$466,400
Zillow: $414,332
Median Rent
$1,546/mo
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.9%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
9.4% smoking rate
How Redlands Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redlands's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redlands a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redlands residents earn a median household income of $97,500 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,150. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,690 business establishments, including 370 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redlands is $466,400 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $414,332. Median rent is $1,546/month, with 33.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
47.9% of adults in Redlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redlands has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population8,771
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density680/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,500
Per Capita$52,150
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$9,476M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
B+
Home Value$466,400
Rent$1,546
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$414,332
Housing Units3,775
Rent Burden33.9%
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death8,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation4,637 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+18.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations74
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Redlands was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Grand Junction Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 370 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.