Living in Redlands, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redlands · Census data 2020–2024
Redlands has 8,868 residents with a median age of 46.1. The median household income is $92,391 (3% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $487,500, the median rent is $1,488/month.
Redlands at a glance
- Population
- 8,868
- Median age
- 46.1State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $92,391State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $487,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,488/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Redlands a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 3% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in April to June and September.
Cost of living in Redlands
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redlands the median home value is $487,500, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,488 per month, which is 42.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,124 a month in housing costs.
Redlands median household income
The median household income in Redlands is $92,391 and the income per person is $52,927. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Redlands: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,784
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.53
Redlands demographics
- Population
- 8,868
- Median age
- 46.1
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 31.7%
- Households
- 3,482
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 10.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redlands ›
Education in Redlands
46.9% of adults 25 and older in Redlands have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 21.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redlands
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Redlands vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands | 8,868 | $92,391 | $487,500 | $1,488 |
| Grand Junction | 68,142 | $70,080 | $389,800 | $1,142 |
| Fruita | 13,691 | $87,184 | $398,200 | $1,472 |
| Orchard Mesa | 6,945 | $80,359 | $332,600 | $1,535 |
| Fruitvale | 8,019 | $77,887 | $333,100 | $1,686 |
| Clifton | 19,518 | $52,100 | $250,500 | $1,107 |
| Loma | 1,350 | $141,023 | $786,800 | — |
| Palisade | 2,584 | $80,587 | $404,600 | $1,203 |
| De Beque | 458 | $63,558 | $241,700 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in Redlands, CO?
The median household income in Redlands is $92,391, 3% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (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 $487,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Redlands?
The median gross rent in Redlands is $1,488 per month, about 42.1% of household income.
Is Redlands, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 3% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Redlands?
The median age in Redlands is 46.1 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Redlands?
The average commute to work in Redlands is 19 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redlands?
The unemployment rate in Redlands is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redlands?
46.9% 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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