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Redmond.
About
Life in Redmond
Redmond is Microsoft's hometown, and the numbers show it. Professional and business services employ about 40% of working residents, three in four adults hold a college degree, and roughly 38% of workers do their jobs from home. That paycheck power drives everything else: a median household income of $162,560 sits about double the national figure, while the median home value of $1,167,800 is well beyond what most buyers can reach.
Redmond at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Foreign-Born
45.3%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
+12.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics45.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Redmond: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Redmond, the largest foreign-born group is from India (36.8%), and 11.2% of residents speak Chinese at home.
Under 18
20.9%
of residents
65 and Older
10.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.5%
of households
Married Couples
51.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.32
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 37% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Redmond
In Redmond, rent runs 37% above the WA average, and home values are 107% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,711
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,293,017 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below WA average
Unemployment in Redmond and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Redmond is 0.7 percentage points lower than the WA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Redmond Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute22.1 min avg
How Redmond residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Redmond, most residents drive alone to work (46%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI)
Regional airport · few flights31k passengers boarded in 2025
- 18 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Redmond runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
104.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,921.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Redmond Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Rain most common — 1 event in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
King County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In King County, which includes Redmond, the most common type is heavy rain, with 1 recorded event in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 1 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
| 2022 | 1 | Heavy Rain | $1.5M |
| 2021 | 1 | Flood | $474,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
28 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
King County, county-wide
Redmond is about 3% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in King County, which includes Redmond, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
120
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
King County, county-wide
Redmond is about 3% of King County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate75°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Redmond has mild summers (avg high 75°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
75°/55°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
43.9"
Annual Snowfall
3.8"
Hot Days/Year
2
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
25
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
163
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.14" |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.54" |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.86" |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.16" |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.57" |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.78" |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.00" |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.74" |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 3.65" |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.85" |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 5.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Redmond
Uninsured
3.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Redmond's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Kirkland
Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5 mi away · Bellevue
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Kirkland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Redmond
Redmond's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 75.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Redmond
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Private for-profit · 4-year · 995 students · in-state tuition $40,070 · 58% graduate · median earnings $80,038 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
8.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,942 students · in-state tuition $13,406 · 85% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,364 students · in-state tuition $4,580 · 48% graduate · median earnings $63,508 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
6.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,062 students · in-state tuition $58,965 · 74% graduate · median earnings $84,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,953 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 42% graduate · median earnings $48,906 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Redmond
Redmond has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
11 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
11 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
46 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
60 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
73 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
83 mi awayPublic Libraries in Redmond
Redmond Library
15990 Ne 85th Street, Redmond
Cities Near Redmond
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Redmond FAQ
Is Redmond, Washington affordable?⌄
Redmond's median rent is $2,409/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $162,560/year. Median home value is $1,167,800.
Is Redmond, Washington safe?⌄
Redmond's violent crime rate was 104 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1922 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Redmond, Washington?⌄
Redmond has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Redmond, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Redmond is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,409/month and median household income is $162,560/year. The median home value is $1,167,800. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Redmond, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Redmond is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from