Living in Redwood, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Redwood · Census data 2020–2024
Redwood has 3,721 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $68,125 (18% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $397,800, the median rent is $1,165/month.
Redwood at a glance
- Population
- 3,721
- Median age
- 45.3State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $397,800State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,165/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.4%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Redwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Redwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Redwood the median home value is $397,800, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,165 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
Redwood median household income
The median household income in Redwood is $68,125 and the income per person is $35,107. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Redwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,219
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 0.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 3.05
Redwood demographics
- Population
- 3,721
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 26.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 1,210
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Redwood ›
Education in Redwood
19.4% of adults 25 and older in Redwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Redwood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Redwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood | 3,721 | $68,125 | $397,800 | $1,165 |
| Grants Pass | 39,311 | $59,646 | $382,600 | $1,217 |
| New Hope | 1,296 | $65,000 | $437,900 | — |
| Merlin | 1,617 | $71,806 | $435,000 | — |
| Rogue River | 2,238 | $54,537 | $310,200 | $1,348 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
| Williams | 760 | $78,094 | $592,000 | — |
| Selma | 520 | $43,372 | $231,500 | — |
| Wimer | 421 | $43,558 | $329,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Redwood, OR?
The median household income in Redwood is $68,125, 18% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Redwood?
The median home value in Redwood is $397,800, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Redwood?
The median gross rent in Redwood is $1,165 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Redwood, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 6.3%.
What is the median age in Redwood?
The median age in Redwood is 45.3 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Redwood?
The average commute to work in Redwood is 21 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Redwood?
The unemployment rate in Redwood is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Redwood?
19.4% of adults in Redwood 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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