SperlingViews - Redmond, Oregon
91.02% of people are white, 0.29% are black, 0.90% are asian, 1.18% are native american, and 6.62% claim 'Other'. 9.30% of the people in Redmond, OR, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 90.70% are non-hispanic).
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Cost of Living and Unemployment Much Higher... - 6/30/2008
The figures really need to be adjusted to truly reflect this area's economic standing. Deschutes county has 8% unemployment, and that figure I believe is low. The cost of living is outrageous, the cost of housing is a joke. They've been spinning this area for the last five years to get people who sold their California homes to move here, claiming there were tons of jobs and great weather, etc. All lies - they even hired a marketing firm - that should tell you something!
If anyone out there is looking to relocate to the area - seriously visit throughout the year - and talk to real people, not city or county officials.[read more...] |
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Vacation in Redmond, May 2007 - 6/11/2007
My husband and I had a vaction in Redmond this year.We stayed at the Eaglecrest resort and had a fabulous time in Redmond,Bend and some of the other surrounding areas. We drove around quite a bit during the week to see what it was like,since we own a townhome in Redmond.(We live in San Diego)
We loved the fact that there is so many outdoor things to do,fishing,hiking,biking,golfing,etc.....The prices of gas and food are very similar to San Diego, (ouch) but the housing is more affordable,especially in Redmond compared to Bend. There are all the shops we would want in Bend and more are being built in Redmond.Redmond still feels like a quaint town, compared to Bend.The hospitals I heard form the locals were very good and have many services to offer the ever growing population.And most locals were very friendly.We had heard that we would be treated poorly coming from California.We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Redmond and will be back,maybe for good.[read more...] |
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great place to live - 4/30/2006
nice climate, quiet and growing retirement area.[read more...] |
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Can't afford to live here - 4/21/2006
I want to add another comment about Redmond. I agree with you have to be a native...but you also have to be a rich transplant from CA to live here. The house prices are outrageous and no one can afford to buy anymore. So with the fact that the cost of living is through the roof; there are no jobs and people aren't friendly...heck yeah, come and buy my house from me and let me make a mint on the sale![read more...] |
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Have to have Money to Live here - 4/21/2006
This place is outrageous to live! Cost of living is through the roof. Cost of a very simple, small 3/2 home is around $300,000. Wages are good if you are making about $11 an hour! How do you afford a house with that? I can't wait to get out of here and get to a place where you can afford to raise your kids.[read more...] |
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Desert-living - 3/13/2006
The city is mostly lower-to-lower middle class folks where meth is is everywhere. The community is very close and everyone knows everthing about each other. There is nothing to do except every know and then there is a rodeo in town. There are no real restaurants and the only bar in town is a country bar that serves overpriced drinks.
The people are not freindly and if your not from Oregon then you will receive worse treatment.
There are no jobs and the weather is mostly gloomy.
So pack your bags and move to Redmond, OR![read more...] |
