Population 80,311 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Redmond
Household size in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.39 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.59 | 2.62 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.57 | 2.62 | 2.62 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.60 | 2.61 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | +0.09 | +0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Redmond has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.39, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 37.5 | 38.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 38.1 | 38.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 39.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.8 | 38.8 | 39.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +1.3 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Redmond is 36.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 35.1 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 10.3% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.0% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 9.1% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in Redmond, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Redmond has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Washington cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Redmond
Renters in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.1% | 37.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 46.5% | 40.0% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.4% | 39.9% | 37.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 40.0% | 36.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Redmond: 54.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 36.2% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.2% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 6.8% | 8.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 6.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Redmond than nationally: 7.2%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The Seattle area as a whole looks much the same. Vacancy is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1978 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1993 | 1983 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Redmond has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1993, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,425 | $1,162 | $1,018 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,575 | $1,284 | $1,127 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,176 | $1,644 | $1,390 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,642 | $2,193 | $1,875 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,217 | +$1,031 | +$858 | +$606 |
The median renter in Redmond pays $2,642 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,217 a month from 2006–10, an 85% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Redmond
Bachelor's degrees in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.1% | 36.7% | 31.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.3% | 38.0% | 32.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 72.2% | 42.3% | 35.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 76.0% | 46.3% | 38.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.9 pts | +9.6 pts | +7.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Redmond is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (76.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.9 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.1% | 91.3% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 91.6% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 92.5% | 91.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 93.1% | 91.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Redmond: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Of the 219 Washington cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Redmond
| Period | Redmond | Seattle area | Washington | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 6.9% | 7.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 8.3% | 8.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Redmond is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Redmond compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond | 2.45 | 36.8 | 5.3% | 54.8% | 7.2% | 1993 | $2,642 | 76.0% | 97.6% | 5.0% |
| Hollywood | 2.48 | 52.1 | 8.8% | 0.0% | 10.5% | 1983 | $2,887 | 63.4% | 93.6% | 0.0% |
| Kirkland | 2.32 | 39.1 | 6.0% | 42.9% | 6.8% | 1987 | $2,496 | 68.5% | 97.7% | 4.4% |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill | 2.90 | 44.9 | 3.2% | 17.1% | 5.0% | 1999 | $2,764 | 72.1% | 97.8% | 6.1% |
| Kingsgate | 2.75 | 38.3 | 8.0% | 29.5% | 6.5% | 1981 | $2,686 | 60.5% | 95.6% | 4.6% |
| Yarrow Point | 2.64 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1978 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Cottage Lake | 2.93 | 44.3 | 5.1% | 9.7% | 3.6% | 1985 | $2,733 | 64.9% | 96.1% | 3.6% |
| Bellevue | 2.52 | 39.7 | 6.1% | 48.4% | 6.7% | 1982 | $2,794 | 72.0% | 95.5% | 4.2% |
| Clyde Hill | 2.70 | 49.5 | 2.5% | 9.3% | 7.4% | 1972 | $3,501 | 79.8% | 98.8% | 4.5% |
| Hunts Point | 2.64 | 49.7 | 5.9% | 8.0% | 7.8% | 1978 | $3,501 | 83.1% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| Inglewood-Finn Hill | 2.54 | 39.6 | 7.0% | 28.7% | 6.4% | 1981 | $2,698 | 65.7% | 97.4% | 5.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Redmond. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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