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Redmond, Oregon

Introduction to Redmond, Oregon

Redmond, Oregon, in Deschutes county, is 16 miles NE of Bend, Oregon and 113 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 13,481 people lived in Redmond.

Redmond History

Redmond was named after Frank and Josephine Redmond, who settled near the area. The city was platted by a company that was building a major canal project in the area. It was originally incorporated as a town in 1910. The first post office of the area was established in 1915. Redmond was reincorporated as a city in 1916. In the 1940s, it was chosen to be a US Air Force Base.

Redmond and nearby Attractions

  • Hayden City Park
  • Shoe Zoo
  • Petersen Rock Garden & Museum
  • Juniper Golf Course

Things To Do In Redmond

The Petersen Rock Garden & Museum displays mini towers, bridges and buildings made of petrified wood and rock. One can also visit the Redmond Zoo while in Redmond. Hayden City Park, Baker City Park and Ray Johnson Park offer various recreational opportunities. The city also hosts the Deschutes County Fair every year.

Redmond Transportation

Portland International is the nearest major airport.

Redmond Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Central Oregon Community College, Clackamas Community College, Portland Community College and Willamette University.

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
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Top 13%Redmond Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Redmond, OR

Comparing Redmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population57
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity45
Well-Paid Single Men35
Well-Paid Single Women36
Age of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size65
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty58
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home85
Public Transportation Use46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents54
People Living Alone55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime42
Low Property Crime11

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