Untitled photo, 2006
Redland’s story
157 years in pictures
Census counts: 16,998 in 2000, 18,592 in 2020. The archive holds 30 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 6 maps from 1908 on.
- 1869Redland is settled
RedlandMD
A town of 18,665, settled in 1869.
5 bordering townsMap →
Ridge, The · Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
18,665
Census survey, 2020–24
Median home value
$540K
Census ACS
Household income
$132K
median
Median age
40.7
years
Jobs based here
2,248
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#26 of 259 in MD
Is Redland a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Redland earns an A, 26th among Maryland's 259 graded towns. The median household earns $132K, CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 89% of the country, and it has 17 miles of trail and 31% conserved land. The exception is cost of living: the typical home is worth about $540K, 4.3 years of the Washington metro’s $127K median household income. 31% of the land in Redland is conserved, above both Maryland’s towns (9.5%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Redland is more walkable than 96% of U.S. towns. Rock Creek Regional Park, at 714 acres with 8 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve.
What makes Redland stand out
Where Redland beats most towns.
Get outside
17 miles of trails in Redland
31.4% of the town is conserved land, across 17 parks and preserves.
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Rock Creek Stream Valley Park1.7 mi of trails · 137 acres
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Agricultural History Farm Park0.4 mi of trails · 25 acres
Trails © OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
How Redland grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Maryland), ordered by how far Redland is from typical.
Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 3% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 11.6 of 20; 3.7% of households have no carA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →HealthAdventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center 3.8 miles awayAOpen →Cost of livingC−Open →SchoolsB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 324 attractions →White House and 287 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Redland. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi National park siteWhite House311K visitors a year
Big draw18 mi National MemorialWashington Monument204K visitors a year
Big draw18 mi LandmarkArlington National Cemetery
Big draw18 mi LandmarkUnited States Triumphal Arch
Big draw18 mi MuseumSmithsonian Institution30.0M visitors a year
Big draw18 mi National MemorialLincoln Memorial7.7M visitors a yearSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · Lincoln Memorial: Aerial_view_of_Lincoln_Memorial_-_east_side.jpg: Carol M. Highsmith derivative w, Public domain
Getting set up
Moving to Redland: who provides what
Redland is unincorporated, so Montgomery County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerPotomac Electric Power21.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterWSSC WaterNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesmontgomerycountymd.govMontgomery County provides services hereRegister to voteOnlineIn Maryland you can register online until 21 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 21 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMontgomery County Board of ElectionsMontgomery County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2025
ZIP codes20855, 20877, 2087920855 60% · 20877 38% · 20879 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Mar 11, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Redland.
Redland keeps more of its land conserved than most of Maryland, sends most of its workers to Rockville and beyond and owes part of its health edge to its incomes.
OutdoorsA+
Redland has set aside nearly a third of its land for conservation
Its 1,467 conserved acres are a larger share of the town than in 98% of Maryland towns. Its A+ for the outdoors ranks #2 of 261 in Maryland.
At 2.3 miles per square mile, Redland’s trail density is above both the Maryland town median (0.6) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4).
#15for trails in MD
31.4%
conserved · 1,467 of 4,673 acres
17 mi
of trails · 2.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Rock Creek Regional Park | 8 mi | 714 |
| 2. Rock Creek Stream Valley Park | 1.7 mi | 137 |
| 3. Agricultural History Farm Park | 0.4 mi | 25 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
SchoolsB+
Redland’s schools rank ahead of 72% of Maryland districts
Its public schools are run by the Montgomery County Public Schools. Two of its 4 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
72%of MD districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redland MiddleLargest public middle schoolGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 562 | B |
| Mill Creek Towne ElementaryTop results in townGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 528 | A− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MD on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A+
Very low risk in Redland, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 97% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 3 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Redland.
3risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesHeat waves
3
paid flood claims since 1979
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthA
Redland earns an A for health
Against the 4,323 U.S. towns with household incomes like Redland’s, it is healthier than 67%, a smaller edge than it has nationally: part of it comes with its incomes.
27% of Redland adults have obesity. Redland beats the Maryland average on 17 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 13% of Redland adults report frequent mental distress.
89%healthier than U.S. townsAHealth Grade
| Redland | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 36% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 8.2% | 11% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Maryland
17 better12 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Redland | MD |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 8.2% | 10.9% |
| Fewer adults with obesity | 26.5% | 35.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.1% | 8.7% |
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
3.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
78th
percentile among MD towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Redland
Redland has 2,248 jobs for its 8,074 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. Jobs based here fell from 4,488 in 2013 to 2,248.
Most working residents leave Redland for work: only 2% work in town. The average trip to work in Redland is 35 minutes. Jobs based in Redland fell to 2,248 in 2023, 2,240 fewer than in 2013.
2%work in town
| Redland | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 25% | 18% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 35 minutes | 32 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $132,000 | $113,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.4% | 7% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Redland2%
Rockville12%
Washington11%
Gaithersburg8%
Bethesda7%
11 mi
median commute distance
2,248
jobs based in Redland
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
A+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 96% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Redland
Redland has chilly, snowy winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 25° and about 33 inches of snow falls in a winter.
33″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring43–64°
Summer64–84°
Fall47–66°
Nov 6
typical first frost
Apr 1
typical last frost
+1.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
An age mix much like Maryland’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Maryland average. 53% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Redland.
40.7median age · MD 39.4
| Redland | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 53% | 42% | 29% |
| Under 18 | 23% | 23% | 22% |
| Aged 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 18% |
RedlandMarylandUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school14%
Some college16%
Associate’s7%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate27%
Women and men · all residents
51% women, 49% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.8 points. Across Maryland, 51.3% of residents are women.
| Redland | MD | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.9% | 8.5% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.9% | 13.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12.3% | 12.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 13.3% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 7.3% | 6.8% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.9% | 8.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 13.9% | 23.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.5% | 17.4% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.6% | 22.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 26.6% | 20.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
HousingCost of living grade C−
The median home in Redland sells for about $645K
Redland’s median rent is $2,221 a month.
$645Kmedian sale price
| Redland | Maryland towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $2,221 a month | $1,809 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 74% | 73% |
Market temperature
50
days on market
99.7%
sale-to-list price
17
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Redland
18pages on Redland
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
9 within 15 miles of the center of Redland
Montgomery CollegeCommunity college · Public · Rockville2.5 mi$5,394 in-state tuitionSANS Technology InstituteUniversity or college · Private for-profit · North Bethesda6.6 miUniversity of the District of ColumbiaUniversity or college · Public · Washington, DC13.7 mi$5,662 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Redland residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Maryland.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Redland for work
Where Redland’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2,248jobs based in Redland
2%of working residents work in town
11 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Redland
Census-designated place in Maryland, United States
Redland is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Montgomery County, Maryland, United States. It had a population of 18,592 as of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 7.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 492 ft
- Area code
- 301, 240
Redland’s neighbors
5 towns share a border with Redland.
At #26 in MD, it grades higher overall than all 3 graded towns on its borders; Flower Hill (A) comes closest.
DerwoodWashington GroveGaithersburgRockvilleFlower HillRedland
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MD rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland | #26 | A | C− | — | B+ | A |
| Derwood | — | — | C− | — | B+ | A+ |
| Washington Grove | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Gaithersburg | #91 | A− | C− | C+ | B+ | A |
| Rockville | #86 | A− | D | B− | B+ | A+ |
| Flower Hill | #58 | A | C+ | — | B+ | A− |
Derwood has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Redland, Derwood and Flower Hill report no FBI crime data of their own. Washington Grove isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Redland with a neighbor →
Questions about Redland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Redland, MD a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Redland grades A overall, better than 95% of U.S. towns and #26 of 259 in Maryland. It grades A for health and B+ for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Redland, MD expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $540,000, 27% above the Maryland typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C−.