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Living in
Redland.
Redland is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Redland
The job market here is tight in a good way, with unemployment at just 3.7%, and with over half the population holding college degrees, you'll find yourself among professionals and families who've prioritized education and stability. Winters are chilly with temperatures dipping below freezing, while summers warm up into the 70s and beyond, so you'll need to be comfortable with real seasonal swings and occasional cold snaps. Your commute to employment centers will likely run about 33 minutes on average, which is reasonable for the Washington, D.C. metro area, though you'll definitely need a car since this is solidly urban but not transit-heavy.
Redland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Foreign-Born
37.6%
Broadband Internet
98.1%
of households
Population Growth
+9.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics37.6% foreign-born, most often from El Salvador
Who lives in Redland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redland, the largest foreign-born group is from El Salvador (11.8%), and 25.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.1%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
64.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
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 30% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Redland
In Redland, rent runs 30% above the MD average, and home values are 29% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,390
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Redland and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Redland, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Redland: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Redland is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Redland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute34.8 min avg
How Redland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redland, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M 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 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, which covers Redland, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,571.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Redland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Redland is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Redland, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Redland is about 2% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Redland has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
41.3"
Annual Snowfall
32.6"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.11" |
| Feb | 45°F | 28°F | 2.60" |
| Mar | 54°F | 36°F | 3.66" |
| Apr | 66°F | 46°F | 3.23" |
| May | 74°F | 55°F | 3.55" |
| Jun | 82°F | 64°F | 3.96" |
| Jul | 87°F | 69°F | 3.98" |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 3.05" |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.01" |
| Oct | 66°F | 48°F | 3.52" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.27" |
| Dec | 46°F | 31°F | 3.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Redland
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Redland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Rockville
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Olney
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Germantown
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.
Education13.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redland
Redland's student/teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
53.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Redland (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,266 students · in-state tuition $62,242 · 79% graduate · median earnings $85,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (10 yrs after entry)
University of the District of Columbia
14.5 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 3,351 students · in-state tuition $8,636 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,165 (10 yrs after entry)
Washington Adventist University
13.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 452 students · in-state tuition $26,604 · 53% graduate · median earnings $61,426 (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: Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redland
Redland has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
12 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
12 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
12 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
13 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
14 mi awayRock Creek Park
Park
14 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
16 mi awayCities Near Redland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Redland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Redland FAQ
Is Redland, Maryland affordable?⌄
Redland's median rent is $2,221/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $132,153/year. Median home value is $540,200.
Is Redland, Maryland safe?⌄
Redland is policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redland, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Redland, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redland, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Redland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,221/month and median household income is $132,153/year. The median home value is $540,200. About 54% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redland, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Redland is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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