Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
27%
Edmonds, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,748
Population
43,508
Renter Mix
32% Rent
This scenic Seattle suburb stands on its own as a thriving city
Coastal
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Parks
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Nature
Edmonds, Washington sits on a bluff above Puget Sound, where the ferry to Kingston has been carrying commuters and day-trippers across the water for generations. The city's downtown core has a distinct small-town feel despite its position just 15 miles north of Seattle, drawing residents who want easy access to a major metro without the pace that comes with it. Edmonds Community College anchors the educational landscape and brings a steady academic presence to the area.
Neighborhoods range from hillside streets with sweeping Sound views to quieter inland pockets near parks and trails. The waterfront district is a hub of activity, lined with galleries, cafes, and boutique shops that have been fixtures of the community for years. The arts scene is genuine here. Edmonds has long cultivated a reputation as an arts destination, home to the Edmonds Center for the Arts and an active gallery walk tradition.
The rental market reflects the city's range of settings and scales. Apartment communities include low-rise buildings with Pacific Northwest architectural character, charming townhomes, and smaller boutique-style developments tucked into residential streets. Whether you're drawn by the ferry commute, the waterfront lifestyle, or the creative community energy, Edmonds offers a distinct sense of place that's hard to replicate elsewhere in the region.
Explore the City
Brackett's Landing Beach's calm waters meet the shorelines in Edmonds.
In Edmonds, you're close to an abundance of outdoor recreation, like Edmonds City Park.
Scuba diving is one of many adventures awaiting visitors at Brackett's Landing Park.
The hub on Main St. is Edmond's main commercial corridor.
The Edmonds-Kingston Ferry connects travelers from the city to the Kitsap Peninsula.
Homes with views of Puget Sound are prime real estate in the City of Edmonds.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,987
Average: $140,126
Education
18,641
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
23,055
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Edmonds has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Edmonds, WA is $1,493 for a studio, $1,743 for one bedroom, $1,983 for two bedrooms, and $2,730 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Edmonds has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,743/month
672 Sq Ft
House
$2,547/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,541/month
1,103 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Edmonds, WA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades K-5
412 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
635 Students
Public
Grades K-5
444 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
499 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
635 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,496 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
181 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Stamm Overlook Park
- Southwest County Olympic View Park
- Meadowdale Athletic Complex
- Kruckeberg Botanic Garden
- Meadowdale Beach Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Seattle Paine Field International
- Seattle-Tacoma International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.