Violet Brooks living Jun 17, 2025

Life in Redmond as a young professional

Been living here since 2014. Median household income is $162,099, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 75,721, Redmond is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Redmond sits at 102.2 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts?

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Asher M. Jun 20, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a electrician who relocated here from Charlotte about 13 years ago. The main reasons were school and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:

- Cost of living is very reasonable

- Good schools in most areas

- Good airport with direct flights

Cons that are real:

- Not very walkable outside downtown

- Limited high-paying job options

Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.

Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.

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