Redmond, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Jefferson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
35,161 Population 1,886/sq mi density
$79,789 Median Income $35,878 per capita
$435,000 Home Value $510,854 Zillow
$1,479 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
223 Violent Crime/100K 2,395 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,789 median income, 4.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$435,000 home value, $1,479/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
223 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Redmond, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,789
6% above
$35,878 per capita
Home Value
$435,000
54% above
Zillow: $510,854
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
27% above
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
223/100K
41% below
2,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
13% below
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
11% below
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Redmond Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Redmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
106%
Home Value
154%
Rent
127%
Poverty
58%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
131%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Redmond a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Redmond residents earn a median household income of $79,789 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,878. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Redmond is $435,000 , 54% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,854. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Safety & Crime

Redmond reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,395/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.

Education

29.3% of adults in Redmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Redmond has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.

Data Overview

People

Population35,161
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,789
Per Capita$35,878
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079

Housing

B+
Home Value$435,000
Rent$1,479
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$510,854
Housing Units13,383
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent223/100K
Property2,395/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault149/100K
Burglary202/100K

Health

Obesity28.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,476/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation3,002 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Redmond was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.