Redmond, Oregon
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 23% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 44% of US places
- top 2% for sales tax
- top 5% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 1% for comfortable days
Redmond is a mid-size city in Oregon with about 34,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include sales tax, natural disaster risk, and summer humidity. It rates lower on income tax and comfortable days.
Official websiteci.redmond.or.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Light snow
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Precipitation 1.4 in0.5 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$52kbetter than 28% of US places
Home Value$380k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 20% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 30% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.76%better than 67% of US places
Income Tax9.90%better than 14% of US places
Sales Tax0.00%better than 98% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.84%better than 22% of US places
Unemployment7.2%better than 24% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)68°F8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation10.6 in3rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.2 inbetter than 59% of US places
Sunny Days206 daysbetter than 24% of US places
Summer Humidity52°Fbetter than 88% of US places
Comfortable Days10 daysbetter than 1% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.6better than 95% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 27% of US places
School Quality63.2better than 57% of US places
Violent Crime955/100kbetter than 38% of US places
Property Crime2162/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Community
Population34,19196th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.428th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2049th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8827th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2450th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.3%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.1%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.4%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 86% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance115 mibetter than 30% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access90.6%better than 67% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.42better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Redmond an affordable place to live?
- Redmond is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $52k, better than 28% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Redmond?
- The median home value in Redmond is $380k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Redmond?
- Median household income in Redmond is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Redmond?
- Median gross rent in Redmond is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Redmond safe?
- Redmond is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 955/100k (better than 38%). Property crime is 2162/100k.
- What is the weather like in Redmond?
- Redmond averages 68°F in July and 35°F in January, with 10.6 in of annual precipitation and about 206 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Redmond?
- Public-school quality in Redmond is about average, scoring better than 57% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Redmond?
- The average one-way commute in Redmond is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)