Living in Redlands, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redlands · Census data 2020–2024
Redlands has 73,375 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $105,041 (6% higher than the California median), the median home value is $618,900, the median rent is $2,005/month.
Redlands at a glance
- Population
- 73,375
- Median age
- 34.6State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $105,041State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $618,900State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,005/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Redlands a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the California median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Redlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redlands the median home value is $618,900, 86% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,005 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,785 a month in housing costs.
Redlands median household income
The median household income in Redlands is $105,041 and the income per person is $49,007. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Redlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 26,256
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.81
Redlands demographics
- Population
- 73,375
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 25,152
- Foreign-born
- 16.8%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redlands ›
Education in Redlands
41.5% of adults 25 and older in Redlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redlands
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Redlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands | 73,375 | $105,041 | $618,900 | $2,005 |
| Mentone | 9,514 | $74,708 | $436,700 | $1,472 |
| Highland | 56,675 | $77,120 | $485,600 | $1,629 |
| Loma Linda | 25,122 | $82,353 | $596,900 | $1,855 |
| Yucaipa | 54,421 | $90,794 | $502,100 | $1,711 |
| Calimesa | 10,902 | $87,181 | $446,300 | $1,783 |
| Grand Terrace | 13,078 | $83,628 | $517,600 | $2,024 |
| Highgrove | 8,366 | $114,125 | $625,800 | $1,463 |
| Colton | 53,772 | $71,208 | $443,800 | $1,661 |
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What is the median household income in Redlands, CA?
The median household income in Redlands is $105,041, 6% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Redlands?
The median home value in Redlands is $618,900, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Redlands?
The median gross rent in Redlands is $2,005 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Redlands, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the California median; home values 16% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
What is the median age in Redlands?
The median age in Redlands is 34.6 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Redlands?
The average commute to work in Redlands is 25 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redlands?
The unemployment rate in Redlands is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redlands?
41.5% of adults in Redlands have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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