Redmond is a small town of 846 in Utah, with a median household income of $71,667
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Redmond stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Redmond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Redmond 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: 90.2
Redmond's overall cost of living index is 90.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Redmond costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Redmond, UT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$191,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Redmond's violent crime rate is 161.9 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
161.9 /100k
Property Crime
1031.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Redmond, UT
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Redmond sees average highs of 41.0°F in January
and 90.4°F in July,
with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Redmond's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Redmond roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $191,200 and median rent is $850/month.
Redmond's violent crime rate is 161.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1031.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Redmond, UT has a population of 846, a median household income of $71,667, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Redmond averages 41.0°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches
with about 17.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Redmond, UT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 84652.
The population of Redmond, Utah is 846 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Redmond: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $191,200, median household income $71,667, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Redmond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
