What are the schools like in Redland, MD?

Redland is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district operates 138 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 29 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Redland?

The median household income in Redland, MD is $125,480 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Redland, MD?

Redland has an average high temperature of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Redland, MD affordable or expensive?

Redland's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Redland is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $497,800 and the median rent is $2,111 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Redland, MD?

Crime rate data for Redland is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Redland, MD a Good Place to Live?

Redland is a small city of 18,346 in Maryland, with a median household income of $125,480 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Redland stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, 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: 108.6

Redland's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Redland costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Redland, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$497,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,111	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$125,480	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Redland is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Redland is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Redland, MD	National Avg
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	138	—
Middle Schools	40	—
High Schools	29	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Redland sees average highs of 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Redland, MD
Average High — January	42.2°F
Average High — July	87.1°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Redland, MD	National Avg
Population	18,346	—
Median Age	40.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	40.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	26.4%	18.9%
Asian	15.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Redland

Redland, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20855

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redland, MD affordable or expensive?

Redland's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Redland roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $497,800 and median rent is $2,111/month.

What is the crime rate in Redland, MD?

Crime data for Redland is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Redland?

Public schools in Redland are operated by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district has 138 elementary, 40 middle, and 29 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Redland, MD a good place to live?

Redland, MD has a population of 18,346, a median household income of $125,480, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. 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 Redland?

Redland averages 42.2°F in January and 87.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Redland?

Redland, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20855.

What is the population of Redland?

The population of Redland, Maryland is 18,346 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Redland?

Key numbers for living in Redland: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $497,800, median household income $125,480, schools rated A-. 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.