Livability Score

88
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (34) A+
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Victor's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Zoëyogurt
Coffee Shop
Village Square Cafe
Coffee Shop
Homegrown
Coffee Shop
5 Stones Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Whole Cat and Kaboodle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sharetea
Coffee Shop
Happy Lemon
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
ViVi Bubble Tea
Coffee Shop
Top Pot Doughnuts
Coffee Shop
Kitanda Espresso & Açaí
Coffee Shop
Creperie de Paris
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
River Trail Roasters
Coffee Shop
SoulFood Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Sunrise Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Mercurys Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Sammamish Pointe Espresso
Coffee Shop
Bear Creek Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Regal Bella Bottega 11
Cinema
VALA Art Center
Art Gallery
SecondStory Repertory
Theatre Arts
Goldfish Swim School - Redmond
Water Park
iPic Theaters
Cinema
Tech City Bowl
Bowling Alley
Microsoft Visitor Center
Attraction
Betz Winery
Attraction
Adams Bench Winery
Attraction
Challenger Ridge Winery
Attraction
Hollywood Hill Winery
Attraction
Chateau Ste. Michelle Stage
Theatre Arts
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
Attraction
Brian Carter Cellars
Attraction
Lachini Vineyards
Attraction
William Church Winery
Attraction
Goose Ridge Winery
Attraction
Jaine Cottage
Attraction
Airfield Estates
Attraction
aMaurice Cellars
Attraction
Dusted Valley Wine Gallery
Attraction
Chancer Reach
Attraction
Fidelitas Cellars
Attraction
Nine Hats
Attraction
Zebra Cellars
Attraction
Food and Drink (57) A+
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Emerald City Smoothie
Fast Food
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
Redmond's
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
JJ Mahoneys
Bar
Gyros 2 Go
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Malt & Wine
Alcohol
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Pint & Pie Public House
Bar
Five Guys
Fast Food
Palmer's
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Taco Time
Fast Food
Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream - Redmond
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Three Lions Pub
Bar
Fatburger
Fast Food
Woodblock
Bar
Panda Express
Fast Food
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
See's Candies
Sweets
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (16) A+
Redmond Pilates Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
The Bar Method
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
Hot Yoga Experience
Gym
FIT4MOM
Gym
425 Fitness
Gym
Gymboree Play & Music
Gym
Pure Barre
Gym
24 Hour Fitness
Gym
Fitness Center
Gym
Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
Community Centre
Gotta Dance
Gym
Eastside Gym
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
PRO Club
Gym
Happy Valley Grange Hall #332
Community Centre
North Bellevue Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
EBC Training Centers
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Thrive
Gym
Friends Youth
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (18) A+
Kringles Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Hoffman's
Bakery
QFC
Grocery Store
The French Bakery
Bakery
Cow Chip Cookies
Bakery
Mayuri International Foods
Grocery Store
Pinkabella Cupcakes
Bakery
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
QFC
Grocery Store
Fred Meyer
Grocery Store
Blazing Bagels
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
PCC
Grocery Store
Avondale Food Mart
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Mayuri Foods
Grocery Store
Kiki Bakery
Bakery
Safeway
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Aria Food & Bakery
Bakery
Halal Meats
Butcher
Apna Bazar
Grocery Store
Golden Steer Meat Market
Butcher
Parks (187) A+
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Albert Anderson Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Flagpole Plaza Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Nike Neighborhood Park
Park
Happy Nest
Playground
O'Leary Park
Park
The Edge Skate Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Bear Creek Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Downtown Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Reservoir Park
Park
Redmond Central Connector Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Giggle Jungle
Playground
Shops (149) A+
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Mirage Hair Design
Hairdresser
La Superior - Redmond Mart
Convenience Store
88 Foot Spa & Massage
Beauty
DJ's Hair Designs
Hairdresser
the Lash & Wax boutique
Beauty
Beyond Beauty Brow Bar
Beauty
Bear Creek Floral & Gifts
Florist
Headquarters
Hairdresser
Penny Nicholls Salon
Hairdresser
Adoba Furnishings
Furniture
Ross
Department Store
McDonald's Book Exchange
Books
Rapunzel's Hairstyling
Hairdresser
Bear Creek Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Allure Nails & Salon
Hairdresser
Computer Surplus
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Trek
Bicycle
Motley Zoo
Pets
Express Mart
Convenience Store
Ocean Eye Care
Optician
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Olga's European Spa
Beauty
La Quemada Tienda Mexicana
Convenience Store
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 10.2% take public transportation in Redmond.
Public Transit Stops (180)
Stops & Stations A+
166th Ave NE & NE 83rd St
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 83rd St
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 87th St
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 87th St
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 91st St
Bus Stop
Avondale Way NE & 170th Pl NE
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 91st St
Bus Stop
Redmond Way & 166th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Redmond Way & 166th Ave NE
Bus Stop
Avondale Way NE & NE Redmond Way
Bus Stop
Avondale Way NE & 170th Pl NE
Bus Stop
Avondale Way NE & NE Redmond Way
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center Bay 3
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center
Bus Station
Redmond Transit Center Bay 6
Bus Stop
Avondale Rd NE & NE Union Hill Rd
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center Bay 2
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center Bay 5
Bus Stop
Avondale Rd NE & NE 85th Pl
Bus Stop
Avondale Rd NE & NE 85th Pl
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center Bay 1
Bus Stop
Redmond Transit Center Bay 4
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 95th St
Bus Stop
NE 85th St & 161st Ave NE
Bus Stop
166th Ave NE & NE 95th St
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
10.2% B+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Redmond is 192/100 - which is 63% higher than Washington.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime B-

Redmond crime rates are 3,292 per 100k, which is 12% lower than Washington
Property Crime
3,174 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
118 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Redmond is $132,770 - which is 111% higher than Washington.
Med. Household Income
$132,770 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (43)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Katie Ostler DMD
Dentist
Redmond Family Care
Doctor
Redmond Dental Smiles
Dentist
Redmond Kids' Dentistry
Dentist
Redmond Family Dentistry
Doctor
Roos Orthodontics
Dentist
Any Lab Test Now
Clinic
Essence of Dentistry
Dentist
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Traxler Dental
Dentist
Redmond Foot & Ankle
Doctor
Redmond Station 11
Fire Station
Redmond Physical Therapy
Doctor
Evergreen
Clinic
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Eastside Dental
Dentist
Smiles by Design
Dentist
Overlake Clinics - Primary Care
Doctor
Premier Periodontics
Dentist
Redmond Orthodonics
Dentist
Redmond Signature Dentistry
Dentist
Overlake Clinics - Urgent Care
Doctor
Bartell Drugs
Pharmacy
Myers Chiropractic
Doctor
Protea Dental Studios
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A-

Redmond home prices are $788,500 - which is 193% higher than Washington
Home Price
$788,500 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
33% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools A+

The Redmond graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
School Test Scores
83% A+
High School Grad. Rates
95% A+
Elementary Schools (28) B-
Redmond Elementary
Medina Academy
Contractual Schools
The Sammamish Montessori School
Mann Elementary
Redmond Middle School
Ready Start Preschool
Rockwell Elementary
Rush Elementary
Einstein Elementary
Clara Barton Elementary School
Cascadia Montessori School
Stella Schola
Rose Hill Middle School
Willows Preparatory School
The Bear Creek School
The Overlake School
Rose Hill Elementary
Dickinson Elementary
Explorer Community School
Twain Elementary
Evergreen Middle School
Ardmore Elementary School
Audubon Elementary
Franklin Elementary
High Schools (8) D-
Washington Network For Innovative Careers
Contractual Schools
Redmond High
Eastside Academy--Redmond
The Bear Creek School
The Overlake School
Open Doors At Lwit
Lake Washington Technical Academy
Lake Washington High
Interlake Senior High School
International Community School
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ratings A

Redmond has an overall rating of 82% from 17 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (16)
From AreaVibes A+
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  • Redmond has a Livability Score of 88/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Redmond crime rates are 12% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Redmond is 63% higher than the Washington average

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Redmond Washington: Seattle's Best Kept Secret 4 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 10, 2015) I lived in Redmond Washington for 10 years during the 1990s. I loved the small town ambiance of the area. It's located just a mere short distance from famous Seattle Washington so there is plenty to do nearby for all ages. My family enjoyed visiting the zoo in Seattle and then co ...Read More ming home to one of our many parks and just spending time together.

One of the best parts about living in Redmond is that it is home to both Microsoft and to Nintendo. There is virtually no other area in the nation with so much high tech savvy as Redmond, Washington. Not only do famous people live in and around Redmond, but I was privileged enough to call it home myself. As a computer geek my dreams were all realized working here. Rubbing elbows with the wealthy was a very unique experience and I am pleased to tell you that they were all very humble and kind people.

When we retired I enjoyed fishing, camping and hiking. The temperatures didn't get too cold in the winter. We rarely had snow and when we did it didn't stay long. I was raised in snow country so this did take me a bit of getting used to, but I really didn't miss shoveling it to get out of the driveway. The comfortable climate also meant my arthritis didn't hurt much, but if it had, I knew that there were plenty of great medical facilities available for myself and my family's needs.

I loved the variety of restaurants and movie theaters that it had to offer and enjoyed a nice dinner and a movie at least twice per month. There is a very low unemployment rate in Redmond, Washington and most of the kids go on to college and get a masters degree. With so much technology there is plenty to do in and around town. Prices are very reasonable and for those who commute to Seattle, it's only a short drive. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Redmond? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

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      Albert Anderson Memorial Park
      Unknown Name
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      Entertainment

      Regal Bella Bottega 11
      VALA Art Center
      SecondStory Repertory
      Goldfish Swim School - Redmond
      iPic Theaters
      Tech City Bowl
      Microsoft Visitor Center
      Betz Winery

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Emerald City Smoothie
      MOD Pizza
      Redmond's
      Domino's
      JJ Mahoneys
      Gyros 2 Go
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Redmond? Of all people who commute, 10.2% take public transportation in Redmond.
      Drive to Work
      57%

      19% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      10%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Redmond? The cost of living in Redmond is 192/100 - which is 63% higher than Washington.
      Redmond
      192

      92% more expensive than average

      Washington
      118

      18% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Redmond? Redmond crime rates are 3,292, which are 12% lower than Washington
      Total Crime
      3,292 per 100k people

      42% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      42% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Redmond? The median income in Redmond is $132,770 which is 111% higher than Washington.
      Median household income
      $132,770140% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $66,031121% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Redmond a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente Redmond Medical Center at Riverpark
      Swedish Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Medly Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Kaiser Permanente
      Bartell Drugs
      Bartell Drugs

      Doctors

      Advanced Family Medicine
      Interlake Medical Center
      Bellevue Redmond Physical Therapy Center
      Overlake Clinics - Urgent Care
      Bel-red Internal Medicine
      Redmond Family Dentistry
      Myers Chiropractic
      Redmond Family Care

      A- Housing

      What are Redmond home prices? Redmond home prices are $788,500 - which is 193% higher than Washington
      Median home value
      $788,500327% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $2,009112% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      50%

      21% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Redmond have good schools? The Redmond graduation rate is 95% - which is 10% higher than Washington
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      83%

      73% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      27:1

      70% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Redmond a good place to live? Redmond has an overall rating of 82% from 17 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      17 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      85%

      16 total surveys

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