Washington

The Desi Community in Seattle

Bellevue and Redmond form one of tech's biggest Indian communities

The Eastside — Bellevue, Redmond, and Sammamish — has become one of the most Indian-dense pockets in the country, driven by Seattle's tech industry.

By the numbers

An estimated 131,000 Indian residents live in the greater Seattle region

Neighborhoods like Redmond and Bothell East are more than 1 in 5 Indian residents.

Source: Greater Seattle — From India to Seattle

Seattle, Bellevue, and Redmond together are home to over 60,000 Indian residents

Source: Neilsberg — Indian Population in Washington by City

Figures reflect the most recent published estimates as of 2024. See each card for its original source.

Where the community lives

A few of the neighborhoods and suburbs that make up the Puget Sound area.

Bellevue
Dense Indian and broader Asian American population, tied to tech employers
Redmond
One of the highest Indian population shares on the Eastside
Sammamish
Popular with families seeking top-rated schools
Downtown Seattle
Close-in option for younger professionals

Cultural landmarks

The Eastside's Indian community grew alongside Seattle's tech industry

Source: Greater Seattle — From India to Seattle

IndiAdda is coming to Seattle

We're building IndiAdda to help the Desi community in Seattle find each other, discover local events, and get trusted recommendations — right from the neighborhood you actually live in.

Follow @indiadda_usa for launch updates