Redmond, WA

Redmond WA scores 63/100 on safety (below average). Crime is about 9% below the national average. Expect more property crime (car break-ins, package theft) than a quiet suburb.

Detail: overall crime index 91 (100 = avg); violent crime index 34; property crime index 147. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Redmond. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Redmond is about $2,409/month (expensive). At $2,409/month for a typical unit, you need about $86,724+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $1,167,800.

Median household income is $162,560, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($162,560) clears the $86,724 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 59°F (highs near 69°F, lows near 49°F).

You can be outside most of the year without extreme gear. Heating and cooling costs are usually moderate compared with hotter or colder metros. If you visit, go in winter or midsummer (not only in spring) to see the extremes.

Who tends to thrive in Redmond: (1) Dual-income households (at $2,409/month, the rent math works much better with two salaries) (2) Tech and finance workers (the job market is real and no state income tax compounds that advantage at higher salaries) (3) Households earning $86,724+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $2,409/month (4) Movers with a locked job offer in Redmond who already priced rent and commute

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 63/100) (2) Single earners under $70k (the rent-to-income ratio is tight at $2,409/month) (3) Anyone stretching past 40% of take-home on housing at $2,409/month

Income sniff test: clear about $86,724 household income for $2,409/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Redmond holds up well on the core metrics we publish. Safety at 63/100 makes it a reasonable choice for households who can manage $2,409/month rent. Verify school ratings for your target ZIP separately.