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Redmond

#1 in Best Suburbs to Live in Washington
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Washington
  • 60 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A
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Redmond is a town in Washington with a population of 60,712. Redmond is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Redmond offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Redmond there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Redmond and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Redmond are highly rated.
About Redmond...
Population
60,712

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$579,400
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,731
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    49%
  • Own
    51%
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Redmond Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    78.3
    282.7
  • Murder
    3.1
    6.1
  • Rape
    17.2
    40.7
  • Robbery
    51.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    424.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,653
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    173.7
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    23%
  • 35-44 years
    18%
  • 45-54 years
    12%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    10%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%

Working in Redmond

Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$115,300
National
$55,322
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Redmond Reviews

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Redmond is an awesome suburb of Seattle. Just 20-30 minutes away from everything! Great little town center with awesome, hip, young vibe. Very diverse. Microsoft, Amazon, Nintendo, etc are all big local companies that bring in a lot of jobs and new people. Housing is very competitive and expensive though!
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It's clean and very well kept. The schools are all very highly rated and they pay high attention to achademics. The town has such beautiful parks and trails to take your kids out on a nice sunny day. You'll never be bored with the different types of food and different cultures celebrated throughout the year during events. If you love the outdoors, then you'll absolutely love Redmond! During the Spring and Summer months, there will be live shows in the park and so many other different outdoor events. If you are someone who enjoys biking, then this is the place for you! There are so many bike trails and bike lanes throughout the city.
Redmond is a great alternative to living in Seattle. Most of Redmond is suburban, but there is a rapidly growing downtown district with parks and restaurants. However, the rent is very high, as it is populated almost entirely with Microsoft employees!