Redmond, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Redmond, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 71,994 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4176.2 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.19% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 34.0 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 31,065 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Redmond grew by 50.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 71,994 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Redmond is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 31.8% of residents. That is 8.4 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 14,648 20.3% -1.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 22,866 31.8% +8.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 12,613 17.5% -2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 8,007 11.1% -5.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.0% of the people living in Redmond and men 52.0%.
- Women 48.0% Washington 49.7%
- Men 52.0% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Redmond has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $160,130 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.35% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Redmond is about 63% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $656,083 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,400 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 43.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Redmond is about 22.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,400 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Redmond spend about 37 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 155 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.6 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.2 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 155 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,811 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 37.8% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 28,163 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,350 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Redmond is 19 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Redmond has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 68.0% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Redmond has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Redmond | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 6.8% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.5% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Redmond, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
Redmond, WA is the 3rd largest of the 5 cities compared here, 71,994 residents against a local median of 56,084. Where Redmond, WA breaks from the cities next to it is median home price, sitting 52% below the local median of $1,366,455 at $656,083.
Commute tells the same story from another angle: 18.6 min against a local median of 23.0 min, 19% below it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is commute, and at 19% below the local median it puts Redmond, WA at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $1,407,850 on median home price, so Redmond, WA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Redmond, WA has the 5th highest median home price of the 5 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Redmond, WA | 71,994 | $160,130 #4/5 | $656,083 #5/5 | 18.6 min #1/5 |
| Cottage Lake, WA | 24,620 | $200,961 | $2,234,034 | 23.6 min |
| Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA | 23,529 | $184,178 | $826,184 | 25.9 min |
| Bellevue, WA | 149,047 | $166,003 | $1,665,806 | 21.0 min |
| Kirkland, WA | 87,547 | $152,899 | $1,067,104 | 22.4 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Redmond, Washington.
How big is Redmond, Washington by population?
About 71,994 people live in Redmond, Washington, in 31,065 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 34.0, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Redmond, Washington?
Averaged over its land area, Redmond, Washington has 4,176 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 48 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Redmond, Washington?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($656,083 against $160,130), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,400 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How educated are people in Redmond, Washington?
68.0% of adults in Redmond, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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