Living in Edmonds, Washington
A scenic waterfront town on Puget Sound, Edmonds is beloved for its walkable, arts-focused downtown, the Kingston ferry, and sunset views over the Sound and Olympics.
Edmonds, WA homes have a median price around $920,000 (about $465/sq ft), with a typical commute of about 28 minutes to Downtown Seattle and roughly 35 minutes to downtown Seattle.
Edmonds offers a genuine waterfront-town lifestyle — galleries, theater, beaches, and ferries — with strong schools and an easy run to Seattle or Everett.
Lifestyle & amenities
First-Thursday art walks, beachcombing at Brackett's Landing, summer market, and ferry day-trips to the Olympic Peninsula. Refined, artsy, and relaxed.
The housing market
Premium for Snohomish County, driven by the walkable 'Edmonds Bowl' and water views. Bowl-adjacent and view lots carry the highest prices.
Best for: Buyers wanting a walkable, artsy waterfront town with schools.
Popular Edmonds neighborhoods
Schools
Served primarily by:
Edmonds School District
Commute to work
- Downtown Seattle~28m
- Boeing (Everett)~16m
- Bellevue~30m
Approximate off-peak drive times.
Parks & outdoors
- Edmonds Marina Beach
- Brackett's Landing
- Yost Park
Edmonds home-buying FAQ
How far is Edmonds from downtown Seattle?
Edmonds is roughly 35 minutes from downtown Seattle by car in typical morning traffic. Closer-in job centers include Downtown Seattle (about 28 minutes) and Boeing (Everett) (about 16 minutes).
Which school district serves Edmonds?
Edmonds is served primarily by Edmonds School District.
What are the most popular neighborhoods in Edmonds?
Buyers most often shop Edmonds Bowl, Seaview, Maplewood.
What is the housing market like in Edmonds?
Premium for Snohomish County, driven by the walkable 'Edmonds Bowl' and water views. Bowl-adjacent and view lots carry the highest prices.
What are property taxes like in Edmonds?
Edmonds is in Snohomish County, where the effective property-tax rate is about 0.98% of assessed value — roughly $7,350 a year on a $750,000 home.
What is there to do outdoors in Edmonds?
Local favorites include Edmonds Marina Beach, Brackett's Landing, Yost Park.
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