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St. Helens, OR vs Redmond, OR

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Are people in Redmond older or younger than people in St. Helens?
- The Median Age in Redmond is 0.2 years younger than in St. Helens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Redmond or St. Helens?
- Redmond housing costs are 18.2% more expensive than St. Helens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Redmond or St. Helens?
- The average commute for residents of Redmond is 11.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of St. Helens.

Things to do in St. Helens?
St. Helens, OR is an attractive city northwest of Portland featuring numerous incredible spots to explore like Lake St. Helens with great views from its deck or Columbia County Museum preserving lots local artifacts; they also host outstanding events such as Hops and Crops Beerfest each fall attracting lots of visitors.

Things to do in Redmond?
Redmond OR seats northeast Bend famed principally for its variety outdoor spots perfect for fishing, hiking or biking offering tons of ways explore area's culture through frequent festivals & nearby Central Oregon Community College.

 St. Helens, ORRedmond, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,160329,725,481
 Median Income$67,839  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$411,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for St. Helens    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Poor community with a lo of riff-raff and shady  More

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Over 15 years ago

I HAVE BEEN HERE FOR 2 YEARS NOW,COMING HERE FROM THE MID-WEST,AND I AM HERE TO STAY FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE AND EVEN INTO THE HEREAFTER. THE BEAUTY OF THE PACIFIC  More

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Over 17 years ago

As a transplant from California, I was suprised at first with the moderate weather as I had been told how wet and dreary the Portland area was in comparison. Yes it  More

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Reviews for Redmond    9 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I really have a question more than I comment. I am considering moving from California to Oregon when I retire. I know that the Medford/Grants Pass area has fog in the  More

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Over 10 years ago

I was born & raised in Redmond. It has good & bad. Good: Very safe place to live & raise a family. Lots of lakes & outdoor things to do year round in the area. Pretty  More

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If you grow things like tomatoes or peppers you will either have to start them early inside or buy a plant that is fairly large since the growing season here is  More

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