Redmond, Oregon

For years Redmond was where Central Oregon's workforce lived while Bend got the postcards. That's changing fast: the historic downtown has filled with restaurants and breweries, new neighborhoods are rising on all sides, and buyers priced out of Bend keep discovering that the "compromise" comes with sunshine, mountain views, and the region's airport in town.

What sets Redmond apart

Math, mostly — and momentum. Dollar for dollar, Redmond buys more house and newer construction than anywhere else in the region, and it's the natural base for anyone who flies often (RDM is on the edge of town, not 25 minutes away). The canyon parks along the Dry Canyon give the town a surprising green spine, and Smith Rock — one of Oregon's crown jewels — is fifteen minutes north.

• Meaningfully lower prices than Bend for comparable or newer homes
• The region's airport (RDM) and a central Highway 97 location
• Revitalized historic downtown with growing food and brewery scene
• Smith Rock, the Dry Canyon trail system, and high-desert sunshine

Who Redmond fits

First-time buyers and young families who want newer construction at attainable prices; Bend workers banking the price difference on a 25-minute commute; frequent flyers; and investors following the growth. For buyers weighing acreage, Redmond sits within minutes of Tumalo, Powell Butte, and Brasada Ranch country.

How we help here

New-construction neighborhoods differ in build quality more than brochures admit — Tara's builder's eye earns its keep in Redmond's subdivisions. We'll also give you the straight comparison of Redmond versus east Bend at your budget, because the right answer differs household by household.