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Redmond, WA
Redmond · King County · WA 98052
Updated October 28, 2026 · Would You Live There?
Think twice
Verdict
$1.2M
Median Price
83/100
Walk Score
9/10
Schools
30 min
to Seattle
Score Breakdown
FAffordability
28/100
D+Safety
55/100
ASchools
90/100
CQuietness
60/100
B+Commute
85/100
B+Walkability
83/100
WYLT Score67/100
Our Take
Redmond is a great spot for tech folks and families because of its top schools, walkability and bike lanes, but the high home and rental prices and overall cost of living make it a tough spot for newcomers who need affordable housing. It’s a solid choice if you can stretch your budget, but otherwise you’ll want to look at nearby suburbs.
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The Good
- ✓Excellent walk score and bike infrastructure
- ✓Top-rated schools
- ✓Close to major tech employers
- ✓Lots of parks and green space
Real Talk
- !Very high home and rent prices make it expensive to settle
- !Living expenses (utilities, groceries, insurance) are higher than many other metro areas
- !Peak hour traffic can be heavy and long
- !Limited affordable housing inventory, especially for first-time buyers
- $High property taxes
- $Elevated utility costs (water, electricity, cable/streaming services)
- $Premium insurance rates due to high property values
Best For
Tech workersFamilies with kidsRemote workersRenters looking for walkable areas
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityHigh
Crime & Safety
Redmond, WA
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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