Redland is a small town of 4,960 in Alabama, with a median household income of $121,033
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Redland stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Redland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Redland city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Redland's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Redland costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Redland, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$308,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$841
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$121,033
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Redland's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
174.9 /100k
Property Crime
1562.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Redland is served primarily by Elmore County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Redland, AL
National Avg
School District
Elmore County
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
5
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Redland sees average highs of 56.8°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 50.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Redland's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Redland roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $308,800 and median rent is $841/month.
Redland's violent crime rate is 174.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1562.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Redland are operated by Elmore County.
The district has 6 elementary, 5 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1. 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Redland, AL has a population of 4,960, a median household income of $121,033, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Redland averages 56.8°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.1 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Redland, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 36093.
The population of Redland, Alabama is 4,960 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Redland: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $308,800, median household income $121,033, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Redland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.