Redmond is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. Redmond is just 16 miles east of Seattle. Th eestimated population for 2010 is around 53,680. The city is known as the home of Microsoft and Nintendo America. Redmond is also known as “the bicycle capital of the Northwest” with its annual bike race on city streets. There are many parks and recreation areas in Redmond Washington. There are a variety of parks, from dog parks, to sport complexes to playgrounds you will have many options.
Due to its large population of highly paid tech workers, especially those of Microsoft, Redmond is known for its affluence. Based on per capita income, it ranked as 20th of 522 areas in the state of Washington. The median home price is $452,000 almost double the state median price. Many events take place throughout the year in Redmond. Summer concert series and bicycle races are among these popular events.
