What is the Crime Rate in Redmond, WA? By Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast Detailed Crime Statistics (2025) Violent crimes (2024 data): 108 incidents; 130 per 100,000 residents.beautifydata+1 Property crimes (2024 data): 2,278 incidents; 2,753 per 100,000 residents.areavibes+1 Total reported crime: 2,386 cases. Chance of violent crime victimization: 1 in...
What is the Median Income in Redmond, WA? By Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast Redmond’s Key Income Statistics Median household income: $162,099 (2025 data) Median family household income: $205,606 Median non-family household income: $105,944 Per capita income: $118,942 These numbers shape Redmond’s reputation as one of Washington’s and the nation’s...
Is Redmond, WA Expensive to Live? By Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast National and Statewide Rankings Redmond’s cost of living is 43% higher than the national average and 256% higher than Washington’s state average, placing it in the top 1% of the most expensive cities globally. It’s a premium suburb, rivaling metropolitan areas like Bellevue, Kirkland, and even parts of Seattle...
Redmond, Washington is unquestionably a wealthy area—ranking among the most affluent cities in the Pacific Northwest by virtually every measure: household income, per capita income, home values, and employment opportunities. Below, Eastside real estate expert Tony Meier explores the latest facts and figures that define Redmond’s elite economic profile in 2025. Is Redmond, Washington a...
Is Redmond, Washington a Good Place to Live? By Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast National Recognition & Community Satisfaction Redmond earned the top spot as “most livable small city in the United States” in a SmartAsset study, outscoring hundreds of communities nationwide on diverse criteria—quality of schools, healthcare access, economic opportunity, safety, local...
What Salary is Considered Upper Class in Washington State? By Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast Defining "Upper Class" in Washington: 2025 Data In Washington state, the “upper class” income threshold is generally defined by economists and policymakers as households earning at least twice the state’s median income or those who rank within the top 10% of all earners. For 2025, the...
To live comfortably in Washington—and especially in sought-after areas like Redmond or the Greater Eastside—requires a significantly higher income than state or national averages due to exceptional housing prices, rising everyday costs, and the region’s robust economy. Below, Eastside authority Tony Meier shares a facts-only, meticulously sourced analysis for 2025, providing real numbers on what...
Living in Redmond, WA, is widely recognized as an expensive proposition, ranking among the nation’s priciest communities thanks to a perfect storm of tech-fueled prosperity, exceptional public amenities, and persistent housing demand. As Tony Meier of Windermere Real Estate Northeast—a trusted, data-driven advisor with decades of experience guiding residents through the Eastside market—this post...
A living wage in Redmond, WA refers to the minimum income required for an individual or family to meet basic needs—housing, food, healthcare, transportation, and other essentials—without financial stress or government assistance. As of 2025, calculating a true living wage in Redmond means considering one of the highest cost-of-living environments in both Washington state and the nation. Below, Tony...
What is a Good Salary in Redmond, Washington? Expert Analysis from Tony Meier, Windermere Real Estate Northeast Introduction Determining a “good” salary in Redmond, Washington, is a nuanced task shaped by the city’s thriving tech economy, high cost of living, and rapidly evolving local real estate market. As a long-standing broker with more than three decades of experience in Eastside real...
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