Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Springfield, OR is cheaper. The median home price in Redmond, OR is approximately $424,200 and in Springfield, OR it is approximately $310,800 — a difference of $113,400.

Question 2

Is Redmond, OR or Springfield, OR more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Springfield, OR is more walkable. Redmond, OR has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Springfield, OR has a Walk Score of 27/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Springfield, OR has higher-rated schools. Redmond, OR has a school rating of 8/10 and Springfield, OR has a rating of 8.2/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Redmond, OR	Springfield, OR
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$424K	$311K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$1K ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$78K ✓ Higher income	$59K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	27/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100	35/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	31/100	44/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	45 min ✓ Shorter commute	70 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	8/10	8.2/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsFirst‑time home buyersCommuters to Portland	Families seeking strong schoolsSuburban commuters to PortlandHome buyers looking for stable property values

Redmond, OR vs Springfield, OR

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