Redlands, California

Redlands, California

Introduction to Redlands, California

The California city of Redlands is located in San Bernardino County, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Situated at the junctions of California State Highway 30 and Interstate I-10, the city is bordered by San Bernardino (to the northwest), Highland (to the north), and Calimesa (to the southeast).

Incorporated in 1888, Redlands derived its name from the color of the area's adobe soil. Once part of the Spanish Mission lands, the city traces its roots to the planning of Frank E. Brown and E. G. Judson, Easterners who met in Southern California in the late 19th-century and envisioned the creation of an idyllic agricultural and residential community. Located in an ideal climate for citrus production, Redlands soon began calling itself the Navel Orange Capital of the World. The early 20th century arrival of the Pacific Electric Railroad to the area brought a higher degree of prosperity to the city, which started becoming known also as a vacation destination. Much of the city's history is still in view today in downtown Redlands, whose State Street is largely comprised of beautiful historic buildings and locally-owned boutiques and shops.

Things to do in Redlands

The city of Redlands is replete with cultural, artistic and historical sites, and is also home to many annual events. The San Bernardino County Museum houses unique cultural and natural science collections related to the local region and the greater Southwest. The museum features displays of pioneer life, Indian relics, minerals and fossils, and much more. The Kimberly Crest House & Gardens is a picturesque French chateau style home built in 1897. A well-preserved example of the Victorian Era in California, the 7,000 square-foot, three-story edifice is enjoyed by thousands of visitors annually. The Lincoln Memorial Shrine, the only site of its kind dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and the American Civil War west of the Mississippi, was built in 1932. Located in Smiley Park, the Shrine contains art, manuscripts, photographs, artifacts, and books on Lincoln and his life and times. The Historical Glass Museum houses displays of thousands of examples of American glassware dating from the early 1800s. Events in the city include the Redlands Bicycle Classic, a springtime event begun in 1985. This 4-day event, which covers over 350 miles, draws bicyclists from around the nation and includes many worldwide professionals and spectators as well. Other annual events include the Redlands Bowl Summer Music Festival, the Run through Redlands, the Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Eggstravaganza, and the Redlands Shakespeare Festival.

High Points

Redlands strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%

Comparative Profile of Redlands, CA

Comparing Redlands to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Redlands Almanac

Redlands Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Redlands Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Redlands residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Redlands, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Redlands Hospitals

REDLANDS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
350 TERRACINA BLVD
(909) 335-5500
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Redlands

Wal-Mart in Redlands

Redlands High Schools (2004)

REDLANDS EAST VALLEY HIGH
31000 E. COLTON AVE.
909-389-2500
Serves 3,310 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 28.8

REDLANDS SENIOR HIGH
840 E. CITRUS AVE.
909-307-5500
Serves 3,218 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.1

GORMAN LEARNING CENTER
1235 INDIANA COURT STE 105
909-307-6312
A charter school.
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 1,649 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 31.7

ORANGEWOOD HIGH (CONT.)
515 TEXAS ST.
909-307-5380
A Non-traditional School
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 247 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

GROVE HIGH
200 NEVADA STREET
909-793-6989
A charter school.
Serves 105 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

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