Redmond, WA vs Union City, 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
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Redmond leads in crime level (3.6 vs 11.2). Union City leads in walk score (47 vs 33). Redmond leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Redmond, WA | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1479) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 80,280 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,352,192 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $155,287 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+53.6 |
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-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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