Redlands is a small town of 8,914 in Colorado, with a median household income of $93,223
and a 3.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Redlands stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 92.1
Redlands's overall cost of living index is 92.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Redlands costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Redlands, CO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$426,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,715
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$93,223
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Redlands's violent crime rate is 347.6 per 100,000 residents
— 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
347.6 /100k
Property Crime
2211.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Redlands is served primarily by Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Redlands, CO
National Avg
School District
Mesa County Valley School District No. 51
—
Elementary Schools
27
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
47.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Redlands sees average highs of 38.6°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 11.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.8 inches of snow per year.
Redlands's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Redlands roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $426,100 and median rent is $1,715/month.
Redlands's violent crime rate is 347.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2211.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Redlands are operated by Mesa County Valley School District No. 51.
The district has 27 elementary, 7 middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 47.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Redlands, CO has a population of 8,914, a median household income of $93,223, and an unemployment rate of 3.6%.
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.
Redlands averages 38.6°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.4 inches
with about 21.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Redlands, CO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 81507.
The population of Redlands, Colorado is 8,914 with a median age of 48.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Redlands: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $426,100, median household income $93,223, crime index 97 (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.
