What are the schools like in Redlands, CA?

Redlands is served primarily by Redlands Unified. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.9:1.

What is the median household income in Redlands?

The median household income in Redlands, CA is $94,473 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.5%.

What is the weather like in Redlands, CA?

Redlands has an average high temperature of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.9 inches.

Redlands, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Redlands, CA affordable or expensive?

Redlands's cost of living index is 108, where 100 represents the national average. This means Redlands is 8% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $535,800 and the median rent is $1,755 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Redlands, CA?

Redlands has a violent crime rate of 298.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2151.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Redlands, CA a Good Place to Live?

Redlands is a mid-sized city of 73,234 in California, with a median household income of $94,473 and a 6.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 108 (US average = 100), which is 8% above the national average.

Strengths: Redlands stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Redlands is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Redlands 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: 107.9

Redlands's overall cost of living index is 107.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Redlands costs roughly 8% more than the average American city.

Metric	Redlands, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$535,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,755	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,473	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Redlands's violent crime rate is 298.6 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

298.6 /100k

Property Crime

2151.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Redlands is served primarily by Redlands Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Redlands, CA	National Avg
School District	Redlands Unified	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Redlands sees average highs of 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 12.9 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Redlands, CA
Average High — January	66.6°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	12.9"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Redlands, CA	National Avg
Population	73,234	—
Median Age	35.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.8%	18.9%
Asian	8.6%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mentone, CA 3 mi Highland, CA 4 mi Loma Linda, CA 5 mi Yucaipa, CA 7 mi Calimesa, CA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Redlands

Redlands, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

92373 92374

Redlands vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redlands, CA affordable or expensive?

Redlands's cost of living index is 108, where 100 is the national average. That puts Redlands roughly 8% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $535,800 and median rent is $1,755/month.

What is the crime rate in Redlands, CA?

Redlands's violent crime rate is 298.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2151.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Redlands?

Public schools in Redlands are operated by Redlands Unified. The district has 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. 43.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Redlands, CA a good place to live?

Redlands, CA has a population of 73,234, a median household income of $94,473, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Redlands?

Redlands averages 66.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.9 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Redlands?

Redlands, CA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 92373, 92374.

What is the population of Redlands?

The population of Redlands, California is 73,234 with a median age of 35.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Redlands?

Key numbers for living in Redlands: cost of living index 108 (100 = US average), median home $535,800, median household income $94,473, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Redlands side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.