Redmond Overview
Redmond is a thriving Eastside city and global tech hub, home to Microsoft and Nintendo of America. With excellent parks and trails, highly ranked public schools, and convenient access to Seattle and Bellevue, Redmond blends innovation with suburban comfort.
Maggie Sun is a top real estate agent in Redmond. The Redmond housing market is very competitive. Homes receive about 3 offers on average and sell in around 28 days. The median sale price was $1.2M last month (-4.1% YoY) and the median price per square foot was $647 (+1.9% YoY).
Population
151,199 (2024)
Median Household Income
$161,300
Median Home Price
$1,525,000
Top Employers
Tech sector, regional retail & services, Bellevue is part of the Eastside tech hub (Microsoft, Amazon, other tech spillover)
Neighborhoods & Lifestyle
Top Redmond Neighborhoods
Downtown Redmond
Walkable urban core, new light-rail access, condo & townhome options
Education Hill
Classic single-family streets, near schools & parks
Overlake
Tech adjacency (Microsoft campus), mixed condo/SF homes, great commute
Idylwood
Quiet lakeside pockets near Lake Sammamish parks & trails
Marymoor Village
Emerging urban district by Marymoor Park & future rail, modern living
What Makes Redmond Special
Trails & parks – Sammamish River Trail, Marymoor Park, bike-friendly planning
Transit growth – Light-rail expansion and walkable urban centers underway
Global tech center – Headquarters & campuses fueling jobs and innovation
High-performing schools – Served by Lake Washington School District (top-ranked regionally)
Suburban comfort + city access – Minutes to Bellevue & Seattle
Schools & Education
Redmond is primarily served by Lake Washington School District (LWSD), which educates ~30,000+ students across the Eastside (Redmond, Kirkland, parts of Sammamish). The district maintains top-tier test performance and graduation outcomes. For the 2025–26 year, LWSD lists ~57 public schools serving ~30,882 students, ranking top 1% statewide by aggregate performance metrics.
Homes We've Sold in Redmond
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