Edmonds, WA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
42,783 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
52.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$116,095 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$840,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$971 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,707 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Snohomish County
3
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
4
Washington
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Snohomish County
5
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue Metro Area
7
Washington
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 8 5 40
Feb 5 2 42
Mar 5 2 45
Apr 4 1 50
May 3 0 55
Jun 2 0 60
Jul 1 0 64
Aug 1 0 64
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 5 0 51
Nov 10 2 44
Dec 7 5 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 59% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (60%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 32%
Hillary Clinton 61%
Other 7%

Schools

Maplewood Parent Coop
<1 miles, NE 5 star
Edmonds Elementary
<1 miles, NW 4.6 star
Chase Lake Elementary
<1 miles, S 3.2 star

Colleges

Edmonds Community College
1 miles, E 1.9 star
Gene Juarez Academy
3 miles, S 1.4 star
Shoreline Community College
5 miles, SW 1.9 star

Hospitals

Swedish Edmonds Hospital
1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Evergreenhealth Medical Center
11 miles, SE 5 star

Airports

Bellingham International Airport
68 miles, N 1.4 star
Portland International Airport
154 miles, SW 3.7 star
Tri-Cities Airport
186 miles, SE 1 star