At a Glance
Median Income
$79,789
$35,878 per capita
Home Value
$435,000
Zillow: $512,005
Median Rent
$1,479/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
3,527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
91.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.6%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Redmond Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redmond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Redmond a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Redmond residents earn a median household income of $79,789 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,878. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 660 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redmond is $435,000 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,005. Median rent is $1,479/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Redmond reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,527/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Redmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redmond has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population35,161
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,886/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,789
Per Capita$35,878
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$1,150M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
B+
Home Value$435,000
Rent$1,479
Ownership66.0%
Zillow$512,005
Housing Units13,383
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property3,527/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault181/100K
Burglary273/100K
Health
Obesity28.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,476/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain8.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation3,002 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+91.1%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Redmond was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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