Question 1

Is Redmond, OR or Salem, OR cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Salem, OR is cheaper. The median home price in Redmond, OR is approximately $424,200 and in Salem, OR it is approximately $274,900 — a difference of $149,300.

Question 2

Is Redmond, OR or Salem, OR more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Salem, OR is more walkable. Redmond, OR has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Salem, OR has a Walk Score of 33/100.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Redmond, OR or Salem, OR?

Accepted Answer

Redmond, OR has higher-rated schools. Redmond, OR has a school rating of 8/10 and Salem, OR has a rating of 8/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Redmond, OR or Salem, OR?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Redmond, OR	Salem, OR
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$424K	$275K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$78K ✓ Higher income	$53K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	33/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	14/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	31/100 ✓ More bikeable	18/100
Commute	45 min	35 min ✓ Shorter commute
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	8/10	8/10
Best for	Families with kidsFirst‑time home buyersCommuters to Portland	FamiliesStudentsFirst‑time homebuyers

Redmond, OR vs Salem, OR

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