The Town FilesRedmond, Oregon
City in Deschutes County · population 33,274 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $462,500
- Household income
- $84,164
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 14 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 36.2
Redmond is a city of 33,274 people in Deschutes County, Oregon. The median home is worth $462,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Oregon towns, better for cycling than 73% of Oregon towns, more vibrant than 71% of Oregon towns.
How Redmond ranks
Percentile among Oregon towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Oregon towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Redmond is worth $462,500, above the typical Oregon town ($394,200). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $84,164, which is more affordable than 40% of Oregon towns. Median rent is $1,628 a month. 64.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Redmond | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $462,500 | $394,200 |
| Median rent | $1,628 | $1,312 |
| Median household income | $84,164 | $76,221 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 64.5% | 71.1% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Redmond
| People | Redmond | Typical Oregon town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.2 | 41.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.6% | 20.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.3% | 23.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 10.8% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.2% | — |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 12.2% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 92.4% |
Weather in Redmond
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 25.3°F. About 8.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.2 inches of snow (typical Oregon town: 3.1 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 181 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Redmond since 1950.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 9 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 12, 2006.
Severe weather in Deschutes County since 1996
Deschutes County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 | Fire | FM-5647: Akawa Butte Fire |
| August 23, 2025 | Fire | FM-5610: Flat Fire |
| August 2, 2024 | Fire | FM-5527: Mile Marker 132 Fire |
| June 25, 2024 | Fire | FM-5500: Darlene 3 Fire |
| June 30, 2021 | Fire | FM-5394: 0419 Fire |
Jobs and pay in Deschutes County
Deschutes County had 93,866 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,229 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Redmond itself the ACS puts it at 4.5%.
Public schools in Redmond
11 public schools with 6,301 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond High School | 9-12 | 939 | 19.6 |
| Redmond Proficiency Academy (charter) | 6-12 | 899 | 24.3 |
| Ridgeview High School | 9-12 | 858 | 21.5 |
| Elton Gregory Middle School | 6-8 | 679 | 20.6 |
| Obsidian Middle School | 6-8 | 554 | 18.5 |
| Sage Elementary School | K-5 | 472 | 18.2 |
| Tom McCall Elementary School | K-5 | 469 | 18.0 |
| Hugh Hartman Elementary | K-5 | 376 | 16.3 |
| M A Lynch Elementary School | K-5 | 364 | 15.2 |
| Vern Patrick Elementary School | K-5 | 353 | 14.7 |
| John Tuck Elementary School | K-5 | 338 | 16.1 |
Towns near Redmond
- Eagle Crest, OR5.8 mi · 2,761 people · home $750,300
- Crooked River Ranch, OR12.2 mi · 4,912 people · home $462,300
- Bend, OR15.4 mi · 99,178 people · home $718,400
- Prineville, OR16.1 mi · 10,736 people · home $425,900
- Sisters, OR18.5 mi · 3,064 people · home $631,100
- Deschutes River Woods, OR20.8 mi · 5,532 people · home $559,500
- Juniper Canyon, OR22.0 mi · 2,564 people · home $408,500
- Madras, OR27.9 mi · 7,456 people · home $330,900
Redmond questions
Is Redmond, Oregon a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Redmond scores better for retirees than 20% of Oregon towns and quieter than 28%. 15.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.2).
How much does a house cost in Redmond?
The median owner-occupied home in Redmond is valued at $462,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,164, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,628 a month.
What is the weather like in Redmond?
July highs average 87.5°F and January lows 25.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 8.5 inches of precipitation a year and 14.2 inches of snow.
Does Redmond get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Redmond in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)