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Life in Redlands
Redlands offers a solid middle ground if you're looking for a Southern California community with more character than sprawl, though it comes with real trade-offs you should consider. The cost of living is genuinely high—median home values around $619,000 and rent averaging $2,005 per month put it squarely in the upper-middle range for the region. On the upside, median household income of $105,041 suggests the community skews educated and professional, with a 43.7% college degree rate, and unemployment sits at a reasonable 4.4%.
Redlands at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.1%
Foreign-Born
16.8%
Broadband Internet
93.7%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Redlands: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redlands, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.5%), and 21.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.9%
of residents
65 and Older
14.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
47.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Redlands
In Redlands, home values are 16% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,541
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $634,734 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Redlands and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Redlands is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Redlands Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute24.9 min avg
How Redlands residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redlands, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 24 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 70 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Redlands runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
272.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,982.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Redlands Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Redlands, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
201 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Redlands is about 3% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Redlands, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Redlands is about 3% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 41°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Redlands has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 41°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
83°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
67°/41°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
12.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
104
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
3
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
43
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67°F | 41°F | 2.76" |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 2.99" |
| Mar | 71°F | 45°F | 2.01" |
| Apr | 76°F | 48°F | 0.91" |
| May | 80°F | 52°F | 0.35" |
| Jun | 89°F | 56°F | 0.10" |
| Jul | 95°F | 63°F | 0.10" |
| Aug | 96°F | 63°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 92°F | 60°F | 0.13" |
| Oct | 83°F | 53°F | 0.53" |
| Nov | 75°F | 45°F | 0.89" |
| Dec | 67°F | 40°F | 2.01" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Redlands
Redlands has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Redlands Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 4.6 mi away · Loma Linda
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Loma Linda
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.2 mi away · Loma Linda
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redlands
Redlands's student/teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 41.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
23
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Redlands
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,049 students · in-state tuition $62,682 · 70% graduate · median earnings $80,659 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-San Bernardino
12.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,023 students · in-state tuition $8,524 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,687 students · in-state tuition $1,184 · 32% graduate · median earnings $47,391 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redlands
Redlands has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
13 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
77 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
92 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Redlands
A. K. Smiley Public Library
125 W. Vine St., Redlands
Cities Near Redlands
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Redlands?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Redlands FAQ
Is Redlands, California affordable?⌄
Redlands's median rent is $2,005/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $105,041/year. Median home value is $618,900.
Is Redlands, California safe?⌄
Redlands's violent crime rate was 272 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1983 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redlands, California?⌄
Redlands has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redlands, California?⌄
The cost of living in Redlands is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,005/month and median household income is $105,041/year. The median home value is $618,900. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redlands, California?⌄
The average commute in Redlands is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from