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About
Life in Redmond
That said, the economy is somewhat narrow: the Forest Service air base and Eagle Crest Resort are major employers, Consumer Cellular runs a call center, and tourism-adjacent work matters, but you won't find the job diversity of larger metros. If you're moving here, expect a 21-minute average commute and be prepared for car dependency. The climate is legitimately harsh: summers hit 75-100°F with dry, cool nights, but winters drop to single digits with occasional hard freezes even in summer, and you get only 8-10 inches of rain annually with 24 inches of snow.
Redmond at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
+15.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Redmond: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redmond, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (64.5%), and 9.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
15.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
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 7% above OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Redmond
In Redmond, rent runs 7% above the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,213
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $509,986 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OR
Unemployment in Redmond
Unemployment in Redmond is close to the OR average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Redmond Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.4 min avg
How Redmond residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redmond, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 2 mi
Roberts Field (RDM)
Small hub646k passengers boarded in 2025
- 115 mi
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Medium hub9.1M 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 38% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Redmond runs 38% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
204.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,144.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Redmond Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
84.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Deschutes County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Deschutes County, which includes Redmond, the most common type is heavy snow, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 14 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2022 | 13 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2020 | 12 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 12 | Heavy Snow | $26,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Wildfire | None reported |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Deschutes County, county-wide
Air Quality23 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Deschutes County, which includes Redmond, is typically good — 326 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
23
Good Days
326
per year
Moderate Days
36
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Deschutes County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Redmond has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/32°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/46°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.6"
Annual Snowfall
11.2"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
181
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
78
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 0.98" |
| Feb | 48°F | 25°F | 0.66" |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 0.58" |
| Apr | 60°F | 31°F | 0.71" |
| May | 69°F | 38°F | 1.20" |
| Jun | 77°F | 43°F | 0.64" |
| Jul | 88°F | 49°F | 0.40" |
| Aug | 87°F | 47°F | 0.46" |
| Sep | 79°F | 41°F | 0.37" |
| Oct | 65°F | 33°F | 0.68" |
| Nov | 51°F | 28°F | 0.81" |
| Dec | 42°F | 23°F | 0.97" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Redmond
Uninsured
6.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Redmond's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Charles Medical Center - Bend
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Bend
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.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redmond
Redmond's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, 69 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redmond
Redmond has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being John Day Fossil Beds National Monument (69 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Redmond
Redmond Library
827 Sw Deschutes Ave, Redmond
Cities Near Redmond
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Redmond?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Redmond FAQ
Is Redmond, Oregon affordable?⌄
Redmond's median rent is $1,628/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $84,164/year. Median home value is $462,500.
Is Redmond, Oregon safe?⌄
Redmond's violent crime rate was 204 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2144 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redmond, Oregon?⌄
Redmond has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redmond, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Redmond is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,628/month and median household income is $84,164/year. The median home value is $462,500. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redmond, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Redmond is 21 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