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Cost of Living in Redmond, WA

Population 77,353 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,409
Median home value$1,167,800
Median household income$162,560

The median rent in Redmond, WA is $2,409/month, 37% higher than the Washington median and 70% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $1,167,800, 251% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $162,560 a year, 66% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.8%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $96,360/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 7.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $5,905/mo

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Redmond vs. Washington vs. U.S.

RedmondWashingtonU.S.
Median rent$2,409$1,760$1,413
Median home value$1,167,800$564,600$332,700
Median household income$162,560$98,141$80,734
Homeownership rate43.2%63.8%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher75.3%39.6%35.7%
Poverty rate5.6%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.9%5.1%5.2%
Work from home38.4%19.8%15.1%
Median age35.038.338.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Redmond, WA?

The median gross rent in Redmond, WA is $2,409 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Redmond, WA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $96,360 a year in gross income.

Is Redmond, WA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 70% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 7.2 times the median household income.

Other cities in Washington

Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860Spokane, WARent $1,215 · Income $70,064Tacoma, WARent $1,676 · Income $85,884Vancouver, WARent $1,702 · Income $81,338Bellevue, WARent $2,572 · Income $165,576Kent, WARent $1,909 · Income $92,302

Cities with a similar cost of living

West Springfield, VARent $2,455 · Income $163,115Morgan Hill, CARent $2,474 · Income $163,920Wilmington, MARent $2,394 · Income $168,152Northbrook, ILRent $2,463 · Income $157,782Olney, MDRent $2,404 · Income $171,458Montclair, VARent $2,366 · Income $155,774

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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