Redlands

City in San Bernardino County, California

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Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, with 73,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,358 ft (414 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mentone, 3.2 miles E.

About Redlands

Redlands ( RED-ləndz) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 73,168, up from 68,747 at the 2010 census. The city is located approximately 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Indio and 63 miles (101 km) east of Los Angeles.

Redlands was founded in 1881 on land that encompassed native Serrano, Morongo and Cahuilla tribes. Redlands absorbed the communities of Terracina, Idlewild, Plaza, Chicago Colony, Victoria, Barton, Gladysta, and Lugonia along with portions of Mentone, Crafton and Bryn Mawr when it incorporated in 1888. Redlands is home to the Asistencia Mission founded in 1819 by early European settlers. By the early 20th century, it was a major focal point of California's citrus industry and the location of the largest producer of navel oranges in the world.

Throughout its past, Redlands has a history of philanthropic residents establishing lasting legacies. Examples include the Smiley Library in 1898, the University of Redlands in 1907, the Redlands Bowl in 1924, the Lincoln Memorial Shrine in 1932, the Redlands Bicycle Classic in 1985 and the Garner Holt Foundation's "Garner's Garage" for animatronic STEM education and research in 2024.

Redlands is located in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Redlands is home to Esri, the Redlands Historical Glass Museum and the San Bernardino County Museum.

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Living in Redlands

Median household income
$105,041
Median home value
$618,900
Median rent
$2,005/mo
Median age
34.6
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Redlands, CA population

Redlands had 73,168 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census73,168
Density2,032 per sq mi (785 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Redlands at a glance

StateCalifornia (CA)
CountySan Bernardino County
TypeCity
Population73,168 (2020)
Land area36.01 sq mi (93.3 km²)
Water area0.26 sq mi (0.67 km²)
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates34.0535° N, 117.1705° W
ZIP codes92374, 92373
Official websiteci.redlands.ca.us
Census code (GEOID)0659962

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Redlands

What county is Redlands in?

Redlands is in San Bernardino County, California.

What is the population of Redlands, CA?

73,168 people lived in Redlands at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Redlands, CA?

The main ZIP code is 92374. Other ZIP codes: 92373.

What is the elevation of Redlands?

1,358 feet (414 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Redlands?

Mentone (3.2 mi), Highland (4.2 mi), Loma Linda (4.4 mi), Yucaipa (7.4 mi), Calimesa (8.1 mi).

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