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City of Redmond, Washington

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About homes in Redmond

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Redmond in King County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1993Median year built1U.S. 1980
26%Built before 1980127% built since 2010
1984Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 2001
36%Detached single-family147% in 5+ unit buildings
43%Owner-occupied164% statewide
$1,168kMedian home value1Washington median $565k

The median home in the city of Redmond was built in 1993, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985.1 Most of Redmond's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010.1 A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied homes in Redmond are older than rentals: a median build year of 1984 against 2001.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Most housing units in Redmond are not detached houses: 47% are in buildings of five or more units and only 36% are detached single-family homes.1 With most units in multi-family buildings, condo and HOA approvals sit alongside the permit for interior work. Owners and renters are roughly balanced in Redmond, with 43% of occupied homes owner-occupied (64% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Redmond is valued at $1,167,800 (ACS), above the Washington median of $564,600.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 4,482 heating degree days against 211 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.

Redmond is about 12 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote. Redmond sits in IECC climate zone 4C (Marine).6 Building permits in Redmond are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Redmond housing units by year built
Before 19401.6%
1940-19590.8%
1960-197923.4%
1980-199933.7%
2000-200913.4%
2010 or later27%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, 6.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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Redmond questions

How much does home remodeling cost in Redmond, WA?

Most home remodeling projects in Redmond, WA land between $21,250 and $112,100, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Redmond?

The median home in the city of Redmond was built in 1993, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Washington median of 1985. Most of Redmond's housing is recent: only 26% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 27% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Redmond climate like for exterior work?

The Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo station averages 25 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Hot days are uncommon: about 2 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 38 inches, with 4 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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