Redmond, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 4/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 9/10
accessibility Hospitals 10/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Haven. The area has numerous high-quality hospitals and healthcare facilities within close proximity, offering excellent access to care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
75,721 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
74.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$162,099 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,091,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,205 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$2,255 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
42.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
4
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

King County
7
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 4 41
Feb 5 3 42
Mar 6 2 46
Apr 4 1 50
May 3 0 56
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 1 0 65
Aug 1 0 65
Sep 2 0 60
Oct 5 0 52
Nov 10 3 45
Dec 8 4 39

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 19%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 6%

Schools

Redmond Elementary
<1 miles, SW 4.6 star
Contractual Schools
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star

Colleges

DigiPen Institute of Technology
2 miles, NW 4.6 star
Northwest University
4 miles, W 1.9 star

Hospitals

Evergreenhealth Medical Center
4 miles, NW 5 star
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
5 miles, SW 4.1 star

Airports

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
18 miles, SW 4.1 star
Bellingham International Airport
79 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
146 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
172 miles, SE 1 star