At a Glance
Median Income
$162,099
$89,026 per capita
Home Value
$1,091,700
Zillow: $1,374,110
Median Rent
$2,343/mo
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
102/100K
2,656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
18.7%
5.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
249 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
3.4 / 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 $162,099 , which is 116% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $89,026. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redmond is $1,091,700 , 287% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,374,110. Median rent is $2,343/month, with 23.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Redmond reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,656/100K. The murder rate is 1.4/100K.
Education
74.7% of adults in Redmond hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(122% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redmond has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population75,721
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density4,570/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$162,099
Per Capita$89,026
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,091,700
Rent$2,343
Ownership45.2%
Zillow$1,374,110
Housing Units31,762
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent102/100K
Property2,656/100K
Murder1.4/100K
Assault60/100K
Burglary235/100K
Health
Obesity18.7%
Diabetes6.3%
Smoking5.1%
Heart Disease3.4%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation194 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+74.7%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+36.3%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations104
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Redmond was founded in 1870.
The median home in Redmond was built in 1991.
35.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Boeing Field/King County International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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