Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Redmond, WA
$1,275,000Median listing price
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About Redmond
Redmond (~73,256 residents, 2020 Census) is 15 miles east of Seattle, per its Wikipedia introduction. Realtor.com's median listing price was $1,275,000 (read September 2026). Home to Microsoft and a large tech industry alongside its bedroom-community role, it pairs a growing downtown with Marymoor Park and river trails.
Home prices in Redmond
The median listing price in Redmond is $1,275,000.
Top places in Redmond
- Marymoor Park (640-acre regional park).
- Redmond Town Center.
- Sammamish River Trail.
- Downtown Park and the Redmond Saturday Market.
Commuting from Redmond
- Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 15–17 miles via SR-520).
- Transit: Link 2 Line light rail connects Redmond and downtown Seattle (the Crosslake Connection opened March 28, 2026, per Sound Transit), plus Sound Transit express buses.
Redmond FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Redmond, WA?
The median listing price in Redmond is $1,275,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Redmond, WA?
Approximate drive to downtown Seattle: ~25–40 minutes (approximate; traffic-dependent, roughly 15–17 miles via SR-520).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.