Can A Paramedic Afford Rent in Redmond, OR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 43% of gross income.
Redmond rent: September 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a paramedic salary
Paramedic and EMT base pay sits modestly below the US median household income and is often supplemented by overtime. At the national-average paramedic salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,330 a month in rent.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than Redmond, which improves the affordability math on a paramedic salary:
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View full rent data for Redmond, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a paramedic afford rent in Redmond, OR?
Median rent in Redmond is $1,984 a month. A typical paramedic in Oregon earns about $55,307 a year, which makes that rent 43% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a paramedic afford in Redmond?
Using the 30% rule, a paramedic salary in Oregon (~$55,307/yr) supports up to $1,383 a month in rent. Redmond's current median rent is $1,984/mo, which is $601/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a paramedic work to cover rent in Redmond?
At an hourly equivalent of about $27 an hour, a paramedic in Oregon works roughly 74.6 hours a month to cover Redmond's median rent of $1,984.
Where is rent cheaper than Redmond for a paramedic?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include Philomath ($1,983/mo), Philomath ($1,982/mo), Hillsboro ($1,980/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a paramedic salary.