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Redmond, WA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Redmond.

Population: 103,482 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Redmond, WA is $1.34M — down 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.40M after a median 21 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,014/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$1.34M

Typical home value

-3.7%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$1.34M
1-year appreciation
-3.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.3%
5-year appreciation
+19.0%
10-year appreciation
+109.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2022)
$1.47M
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.40M
Median list price
$1.32M
Median price per sqft
$618
1-year sale-price change
+1.2%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
215
For-sale inventory
369
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
261
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
46 days
New listings (monthly)
97

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,014/mo
1-year rent change
+3.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,091/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,549/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,324/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
13
Middle schools
5
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lake Washington School District, Northshore School District
Schools include
John J. Audubon Elementary, Benjamin Rush Elementary, Ready Start Preschool, Horace Mann Elementary, Redmond Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
23
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 65% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Quendall Terminals (10.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.3 in
Annual snowfall
6.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
245
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
553
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,253
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
52,394

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (11 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Kyles Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
33
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,092 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1997
Housing built before 1970
8.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.3%
Median annual property tax
$9,462
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
89.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,255,504
Average weekly wage
$2,730
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Information
Annual residential building permits (county)
8,505

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RedmondState medianUS median
Typical home value$1.34M$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$1.40M$510,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$3,014/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,462$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Redmond, WA?
$1.34M.
What is the median sale price in Redmond, WA?
$1.40M.
How long do homes take to sell in Redmond, WA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in Redmond, WA?
Typical rent: $3,014/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Redmond, WA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, earthquake, inland flooding, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Redmond, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 23 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Redmond, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 65% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Redmond, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Redmond, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Redmond, WA?
24 schools (13 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Redmond, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 16.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Redmond, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Redmond, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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