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18 discussions from residents and visitors

wild_mia59

Is public transit usable in Redmond?

I'm single, late 30s, and Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 35,161, Redmond is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $435,000 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot ...

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Wyatt Roberts

Job hunting in Redmond -tips?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,161 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-depend...

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Oliver

Couple moving to Redmond from out of state

My partner and I are With a population of 35,161, Redmond is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $435,000 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -...

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Adeline C.

What Redmond does better than anywhere else

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $79,789 in Redmond. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

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fresnolover2022

Couple moving to Redmond from out of state

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,479 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

5 replies 16 upvotes moving
Oliver

The good and bad of living in Redmond

OK so I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $1,479 for rent here. Rent is about $1,479/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $79,789 in Redmond. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local per...

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William Taylor

What's it really like living in Redmond?

Longtime lurker here, Thoughts? Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

7 replies 3 upvotes living
Adeline C.

Day-to-day life in Redmond, OR

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,161 people. Does this match your experience?

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raised_peyton18

Redmond is underrated, change my mind

We have two kids and With a population of 35,161, Redmond is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,479/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

2 replies 22 upvotes best-worst
fresnolover2022

Job hunting in Redmond -tips?

Alright, I work in government and The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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William Taylor

What I wish I knew before living in Redmond

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $1,479 for rent here. Rent is about $1,479/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $435,000 on average. The median home value here is around $435,000, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are ...

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Wyatt Roberts

What's it really like living in Redmond?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 55-year-old firefighter and Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 35,161, Redmond is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thanks for reading.

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Allison Ross

Commute times in Redmond -how bad?

Alright, With a population of 35,161, Redmond is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community ...

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Allison Ross

Living in Redmond -the reality

We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $79,789 in Redmond. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you...

3 replies 8 upvotes living
wild_mia59

Biggest downsides of living in Redmond?

Hello, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $435,000, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life...

5 replies 8 upvotes best-worst
Allison Ross

What I wish I knew before living in Redmond

I'm originally from Sacramento and The median home value here is around $435,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested ...

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Allison Ross

Cheapest neighborhoods in Redmond?

Hey, Homes are going for about $435,000 on average. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,479/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. It'...

6 replies 21 upvotes housing
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