Redmond, WA vs San Jose, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Redmond
67
#1479 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 33). Redmond leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 28.4 min). Redmond leads in median household income ($155,287 vs $142,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 80,280 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+40.0 |
D+
67 Score
Redmond, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,352,192
Population
80,280
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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