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Redmond
  • Town in Washington

Report Card

grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade A minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A

editorial

Redmond is a town in Washington with a population of 73,728. Redmond is in King County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Redmond offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent 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

About Redmond...
Population
73,728

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$1,026,400
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$2,299
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    53%
  • Own
    47%
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Redmond Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    46.6
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    20.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    51.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    333.7
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,564.1
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    275.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    14%
  • 10-17 years
    8%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    21%
  • 35-44 years
    18%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    9%
  • 65+ years
    11%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    36%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    17%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3%
    national  11%

Working in Redmond

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$155,287
National
$75,149

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