Edmonds, WA

U.S. News Ratings
Population 40,377
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Average
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price High
Median Income Average

Geography

Edmonds is north of Seattle, on Puget Sound.

Cultural Attractions

The Edmonds Center for the Arts houses dance, music, theater, and drama performances.

Recreation

Edmonds Underwater Park is a popular site for diving and snorkeling.

Historical

Shingle mills kept this town's economy afloat during the early 20th century.

Economy

Oil refining and fruit processing are two of the industries in the largely residential town.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
40,377
Population under 55:
64.1%
Population over 55:
35.9%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Seattle

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Poor
Temperature:
73°F July High, 34°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$57,088
Median home price:
$323,500
Average property tax:
$3,594

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
9.8%
High
Cost of living:
Average

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
9
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
2

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
1
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
13

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
1/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
26/4
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
43/4

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
128

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