A. K. Smiley Public Library · National Register of Historic Places
Redlands’s story
138 years in pictures
12 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1888Redlands is settled
RedlandsCA
A city of 73,375, settled in 1888. Home to 58 notable people.
6 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Don Graham from Redlands, CA, USA - God bless it! · CC BY-SA 2.0
Population
73,375
+6.4% since 2010
Typical home
$636K
+1.2% in a year
Household income
$105K
median
Median age
34.6
years
Jobs based here
38,477
Balanced
What makes Redlands stand out
The 3 things Redlands does most differently from other towns.
Ashley ArgotaFamous people
58 notable people
born in Redlands
Including Ashley Argota and Brion James.
Outdoors
#158 most conserved land in CA
73 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves
15.5% of the town is conserved land.
B+School Grade
Schools
Better than 68%
of CA districts
School Grade B+.
College town
University of Redlands calls Redlands home
College Scorecard · IPEDS
Redlands’s report card
Outdoors73 mi#161 for trails in CASchoolsB+Beats 68% of CA districtsHealthA−Healthier than 80% of U.S. townsCommute11 miHalf of commuters travel lessHousing$636K17% below the CA typical homeHazards94/100Very high risk of storm & flood damageSafetyC−Less crime than 21% of U.S. townsClimate98°/40°Summer high · winter low
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Weather
Forecast →65°
Sunny
H 97° · L 68°
Local news
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- Arrowhead Chr. vs Linfield Chr. - Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball 09/29/2026 | Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
- REV vs Beaumont - Boys Freshman Basketball 01/22/2027 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 29
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Redlands. Another town gets a different order.
Outdoors
15.5% of Redlands is conserved land
73 miles of trails across 24 parks and preserves.
#161for trails in CA
15.5%
conserved · 3,572 of 23,095 acres
73 mi
of trails · 2 per sq mi
#158
most conserved land in CA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Herngt Aki Reserve | 6.2 mi | 335 |
| 2. San Timoteo Nature Sanctuary | 3.3 mi | 203 |
| 3. Caroline Park | 1.2 mi | 19 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Schools
Redlands’s public schools outperform 68% of California districts
The public schools Redlands’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 68% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
B+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crafton Elementary | K–5 | 694 | Not graded |
| Smiley Elementary | K–5 | 634 | Not graded |
| Franklin Elementary | K–5 | 624 | Not graded |
| Lugonia Elementary | K–5 | 527 | Not graded |
| Kingsbury Elementary | K–5 | 512 | Not graded |
| Judson & Brown Elementary | K–5 | 484 | Not graded |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within CA on state tests and graduationAll 32 schools →
Health
Healthier than 80% of U.S. towns
Redlands beats the California average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. California
9 better22 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Redlands | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 10.6% |
| Fewer adults who get no exercise | 20.2% | 24.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 7.6% | 6.4% |
Redlands Community Hospital
2.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: dental
70th
percentile among CA towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Redlands
Most working residents leave Redlands for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are San Bernardino (13%), Loma Linda (8%) and Riverside (5%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
19%work in town
Where working residents work
In Redlands19%
San Bernardino13%
Loma Linda8%
Riverside5%
Los Angeles4%
11 mi
median commute distance
38,477
jobs based in Redlands
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Housing
A typical Redlands home is worth about $636K
The typical Redlands home is worth about $636,000, up 1.2% in a year, 17% below the California typical home.
$636KZillow home value
Typical home value
Redlands$636K
California$764K
Market temperature
50
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
+1.2%
value change, 1 year
47
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 94% of U.S. communities.
94risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingWildfire
2
paid flood claims since 2010
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 21% of U.S. towns
Redlands reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 79% report less.
C−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Redlands2.7
California4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Redlands19.7
California18.2
U.S.15.5
21st
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
32nd
percentile among CA towns
202
violent crimes reported in 2025
1,472
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Redlands has warm winters and hot summers, with very little rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 96°, a January night drops to 41°, and snow is almost unheard of.
98°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter41–67°
Spring49–77°
Summer62–95°
Fall53–83°
+1.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
98°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Landmarks
12 places in Redlands on the National Register of Historic Places.
Famous people from Redlands
58 notable people were born in Redlands.
B
Brion JamesAmerican actor · 1945–1999
J
Jordan RomeroAmerican mountaineer · born 1996
About Redlands
City in California, United States
Redlands ( RED-ləndz) is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 73,168, up from 68,747 at the 2010 census. The city is located approximately 70 miles (110 km) northwest of Indio and 63 miles (101 km) east of Los Angeles. Redlands was founded in 1881 on land that encompassed native Serrano, Morongo and Cahuilla tribes. Redlands absorbed the communities of Terracina, Idlewild, Plaza, Chicago Colony, Victoria, Barton, Gladysta, and Lugonia along with portions of Mentone, Crafton and Bryn Mawr when it incorporated in 1888. Redlands is home to the Asistencia Mission founded in 1819 by early European settlers. By the early 2…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1888
- Population
- 73,168
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,358 ft
- ZIP code
- 92373, 92374, 92375
Redlands’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Redlands.
MentoneYucaipaLoma LindaSan BernardinoHighlandCalimesaRedlands
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