Neighborhoods in Redmond
United States · 4 neighborhoods
Redmond is a suburban city east of Seattle, spread across residential neighborhoods, employment districts, parks, and busy arterial roads. Downtown Redmond is the most practical base for visitors without a car, while neighborhoods such as 158th Avenue Northeast and 166th Avenue Northeast offer a more local residential setting.
The neighborhoods differ mainly in convenience and pace. 146th Avenue Northeast and Woodbridge are car-oriented and have little nightlife, while 158th Avenue Northeast is easier on foot and 166th Avenue Northeast has particularly strong transit but more traffic and nighttime noise. Redmond also has extensive trails and access to outdoor recreation.
Safety comes from researched sources about each neighborhood; walkability and transport are averages of the address reports there, or measured at the neighborhood's center where nobody has checked an address yet.
| Neighborhood | Safety | Walkability | Transport | Reports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146th Avenue Northeast | 7.8/10 Good | 1.4/10 Very poor | 6.8/10 Good | 1 |
| 158th Avenue Northeast | 8.1/10 Excellent | 9.9/10 Excellent | 7.5/10 Good | 1 |
| 166th Avenue Northeast | 7.7/10 Good | 10.0/10 Excellent | 9.4/10 Excellent | 1 |
| Woodbridge | 7.9/10 Good | 1.0/10 Very poor | 3.6/10 Poor | 1 |
Where to stay in Redmond
- Families: 158th Avenue Northeast, 166th Avenue Northeast, Woodbridge. These residential areas have excellent daytime safety, greenery, and a settled local atmosphere, with 166th Avenue Northeast offering especially strong public transport.
- Business travelers: 146th Avenue Northeast, 166th Avenue Northeast. Both areas combine good nighttime safety with reliable transit, and 166th Avenue Northeast is the more convenient choice for getting around without relying entirely on a car.
- Quiet seekers: 158th Avenue Northeast, Woodbridge. 158th Avenue Northeast has leafy residential streets and a calm neighborhood rhythm, while Woodbridge offers low-density homes, greenery, and very little evening activity.
- Drivers: 146th Avenue Northeast, 166th Avenue Northeast, Woodbridge. These areas are suburban and car-oriented, with easier parking and less dependence on being close to a central pedestrian district.
- Long stays: 146th Avenue Northeast, 158th Avenue Northeast, Woodbridge. Detached homes, condominiums, local services, and a residential pace make these neighborhoods better suited to settling into Redmond than to sightseeing from a central base.
- Nature lovers: Woodbridge, 158th Avenue Northeast. Both provide a greener residential setting and a quieter base for enjoying Redmond’s trails and parks.
Questions about staying in Redmond
Where should I stay in Redmond for my first visit?
Downtown Redmond is the most straightforward base for a first visit because it is easy to explore on foot and connects well to public transport. Among the listed residential neighborhoods, 158th Avenue Northeast is the most convenient on foot, while 166th Avenue Northeast has the strongest transit access.
Which area of Redmond is safest?
All four listed neighborhoods have excellent daytime safety and good nighttime safety. 146th Avenue Northeast, 158th Avenue Northeast, 166th Avenue Northeast, and Woodbridge are all generally comfortable for visitors, though normal awareness is still sensible after dark.
Where should I stay in Redmond without a car?
Choose 166th Avenue Northeast for the strongest public transport, or 158th Avenue Northeast for excellent walkability and good transit. Woodbridge and 146th Avenue Northeast are much more difficult without a car.
Where is the nightlife in Redmond?
The listed neighborhoods are mostly residential, but 158th Avenue Northeast and 166th Avenue Northeast have the liveliest local evening activity. For a broader choice of restaurants and drinks, Downtown Redmond is the better base.
Which Redmond neighborhood is quietest?
Woodbridge is the quietest choice, with little evening activity and a low-density residential layout. 158th Avenue Northeast is also calm overall, although it has more local activity than Woodbridge.