SperlingViews - Redlands, California

I have lived in Redlands for more than 20 years. It is a very segregated city with the wealthier (and politically conservative) Caucasian people on the south side and lower income culturally diverse households on the north side of town. Not surpisingly, the money, power and political clout are in the hands of the southside residents. It takes money to live here and one better have two substantial household incomes to be able to afford the high housing and tax burdens. The place is getting more crowded too as City leaders have eschewed managed growth and sprawl by endorsing several big box stores to come into town. Traffic congestion is increasingly a problem, The climate is very nice for 8 months of the year, although the dry climate and burgeoning population will strain dependence on water. Wildfires in the surrounding communities are not uncommon. If you make a lot of money, then it is a good place to live with lots to do; i.e. cycling, jogging, farmer's markets, theaters, good shopping and restaurants. [read more...]

Redlands is a great small city. It has a great deal of historical value and a proud community.[read more...]

Not as crowded as Orange County and L.A. areas. Nice little slow-paced town with all the amenities off the beaten path and close to mountiain recreation.[read more...]

redlands is very nice but so cal. is a little more costly place to live[read more...]

Redlands is a snooty community--and it has a right to be so. It is beautiful. It is warm and hospitable, has a lot to do, and is proud of it's culture.[read more...]

Redlands, California is a great little city - not too big, not too small. Because of the amenities offered, it's virtually self-contained. Violent crime is very low, the schools are good, and Redlands is very family and community-oriented. My only criticism is that we have many HOT days in the summer, and smog. It has a rich history based on the citrus industry, with many beautiful, historical homes. The residents of Redlands have a tremendous pride in their hometown, whether they are a native, or have adopted it as their home.[read more...]

Overall, the climate in Redlands is very pleasant. The hottest month is July when temperatures often reach the triple digits but the rest of the year is beautiful with cooler temps in the morning and evenings. A great city to walk around in.[read more...]

Great town centrally located in the Inland Empire. 1 hour away from Palm Springs, 1 hour from Big Bear Mountains, 1 hour from Southern Ca beaches and 1 hour from Downtown Los Angeles.[read more...]

Redlands people think they are a cut above the local riff raff & by standards of the county (San Bernardino) they are. Great schools, libraries, a university, diversity in restaurants, lots of renovated Victorian homes, a free outdoor concert at a greek theater that has professional performers every summer, new shopping centers, a cineplex etc.The town is growing like every other metropolitan area, so what was once a sleepy university town is caving into urban sprawl, but probably not to the degree of many other comparable S. Calif towns. If you don't have to commute or ever get on a S Calif freeway, it is great to live here. But don't forget the summers are long and hot in the inland Calif valleys (even in northern Calif) & the smog east of L.A. which is where Redlands is located is bad like it is everywhere in S. Calif except the beach.[read more...]