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Redmond, OR


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Redmond, Oregon

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

The People and Families of Redmond

In Redmond, about 58% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Redmond without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Redmond had a median family income of $41,481.

Political Inclinations

Redmond residents donated more money ($14,828) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Redmond Housing

An estimated 61% of living spaces in Redmond are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Redmond, 90% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, Redmond is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
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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