City profile · Washington · Census ACS 2023

Redmond, WA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Redmond - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

75,721
Residents
$162,099
Median income
$1,091,700
Median home
$2,501
Median rent (state)

Redmond - the verdict

Redmond ranks in the 96th percentile for household income and the 17th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

96th
percentile, household income
98th
percentile, home value
92nd
percentile, median rent
17th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Redmond, WA

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 75,721 residents in Redmond, a small city within Washington. Median household income here is $162,099 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 3.7%. Home values in Redmond run a median of $1,091,700, and the median resident age is 35.0 years. Educational attainment runs 74.7% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 68.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 816 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 79% from five years earlier. Redmond's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: FBI UCR figures show 2870.2 crimes per 100,000 residents, above the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Washington carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 107.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $2,501 monthly. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Washington's average monthly utility costs around $188 (state average). FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 99.7 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

75,721 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Washington

Median Household Income

$162,099 /yr

Poverty 3.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

107.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Washington average

How does Redmond compare to other US cities?

Where Redmond sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 96% higher than other cities
Home value 98% pricier than other cities
Median rent 92% pricier than other cities
Safety 17% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Washington, Redmond ranks #108 of 156 Washington cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Redmond against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Washington only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Washington-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher is Redmond's strongest outlier among Washington cities

Among the 599 Washington cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Redmond ranks #8 - the 99th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Redmond only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#26 of 565
95th percentile in Washington
Median Gross Rent
#1 of 599
87th percentile in Washington
Median Home Value
#14 of 565
98th percentile in Washington
Poverty Rate
#374 of 598
36th percentile in Washington
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#8 of 599
99th percentile in Washington

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Washington only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

96thIncome percentile
17thSafety percentile

96th percentile nationally for median household income · 17th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Redmond's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Redmond's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Redmond's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Redmond's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$1,091,700 2nd percentile more affordable than 2% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Below this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). This entry sits in this band. Redmond $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Redmond, WA Redmond, WA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Redmond, WA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Redmond, WA median $162,099/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Redmond, WA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Redmond, WA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 74.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 68.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
75,721
Median Income
$162,099
Median Home Value
$1,091,700
Median Age
35.0
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Labor force participation
68.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
74.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2870.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
130.5
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2739.7
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
24
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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70,000 residents75,000 residents80,000 residents85,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 73,392 residents 82,506 residents ▲ +12.4%
Redmond's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
816
housing units authorized
Single-Family
195
detached homes
Multifamily
621
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
10.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 455
2020 2,005
2021 652
2022 2,153
2023 217
2024 816

Permit volume increased 79% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
47.8%
Carpool
6.3%
Public Transit
6.1%
Walk
2.7%
Work from Home
35.0%
Other
2.1%

Based on 41,061 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Washington - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$48
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$188
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Washington state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Washington state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Redmond sits in

Cost of Living Index
107.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$2,501/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
99.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Washington

Pasco
78,446 people
Marysville
71,570 people
South Hill
68,161 people
Kennewick
84,389 people
Sammamish
66,375 people
Auburn
85,455 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Redmond's 75,721 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Missoula, MT
75,600 people
Pittsburg, CA
75,868 people
Daytona Beach, FL
75,924 people
Apple Valley, CA
75,478 people
Southfield, MI
76,025 people
Mansfield, TX
75,398 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Redmond's $162,099 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Oak Leaf, TX
$162,083 median income
Huntington, NY
$162,066 median income
Stony Brook, NY
$162,054 median income
Lake Lotawana, MO
$162,188 median income
Kings Park West, VA
$162,007 median income
Barclay, NJ
$162,241 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Redmond, WA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Redmond, WA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 48.7% 39.2% 6.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.8% White 48.7% Black or African American 2.2% Asian 39.2% American Indian 0.5% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 2.5% Two or more races 6.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Redmond compares to nearby Washington cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Redmond (this city) 75,721 $162,099
Pasco 78,446 $81,130
Marysville 71,570 $100,362
South Hill 68,161 $109,235
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WA FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Redmond, WA?

What is the population of Redmond, WA? +

The population of Redmond, WA stands at 75,721 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Redmond, WA? +

Median annual household income in Redmond runs $162,099, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Redmond? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Redmond; the closest available measure is the Washington state average, a cost of living index of 107.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Washington vary by metro area.

Is Redmond, WA safe? +

Redmond has a total crime rate of 2870.2 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Redmond, WA? +

Redmond's median home value sits at $1,091,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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