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Redmond, WA


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Redmond, Washington

Introduction to Redmond, Washington

Redmond, Washington, in King county, is 5 miles NE of Bellevue, Washington (center to center) and 10 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city is included in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 45,256 people lived in Redmond.

Redmond History

European settlers arrived in this area in the 1870s. Luke McRedmond was among the earliest settlers. The settlement was initially called Salmonberg, in reference to the abundance of salmon in the local rivers and streams. The area opened its first post office in 1881 and the community was renamed Melrose. However, the name was changed to Redmond in 1883 by Luke McRedmond when he became the postmaster.

Redmond and nearby Attractions

  • Marymoor Park
  • Sammamish River Trail
  • The Old Redmond Firehouse
  • Overlake Fashion Plaza
  • Bear Creek Village
  • Redmond Historical Society

Things To Do In Redmond

The city of Redmond has 23 well maintained parks which cover an area of over 1,000 acres. The parks offer several facilities including picnic areas and fields and courts for various sports. Marymoor Park is the largest park in the city and has an outdoor theater, climbing rock, dog park, and velodrome. There are over 17 miles of trails in the city which facilitate bicycling, hiking, and horseback riding.

Redmond Transportation

The Boeing Field/King County International Airport is half an hour drive away.

Redmond Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at Bellevue Community College, Lake Washington Technical College, and City University.

High Points

Redmond strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyRedmond Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRedmond Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 6%Redmond Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 6%Redmond Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Redmond College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Redmond People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 14%Redmond Low Rate of Poverty
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Redmond Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Redmond Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Redmond, WA

Comparing Redmond to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity610
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income910
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Housing Recently Built99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime57

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