Living in Edmonds, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edmonds · Census data 2020–2024
Edmonds has 42,735 residents with a median age of 46.9. The median household income is $122,449 (25% higher than the Washington median), the median home value is $890,100, the median rent is $1,903/month.
Edmonds at a glance
- Population
- 42,735
- Median age
- 46.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $122,449State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $890,100State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,903/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 54%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Edmonds a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.8%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Edmonds
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edmonds the median home value is $890,100, 168% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,903 per month, which is 28.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,053 a month in housing costs.
Edmonds median household income
The median household income in Edmonds is $122,449 and the income per person is $78,708. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Edmonds: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19,479
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.27
Edmonds demographics
- Population
- 42,735
- Median age
- 46.9
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 18,627
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edmonds ›
Education in Edmonds
54% of adults 25 and older in Edmonds have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 21% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edmonds
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Edmonds vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edmonds | 42,735 | $122,449 | $890,100 | $1,903 |
| Esperance | 4,189 | $148,640 | $790,700 | $2,463 |
| Woodway | 1,251 | $204,583 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Lynnwood | 40,110 | $77,704 | $686,900 | $1,742 |
| Mountlake Terrace | 23,104 | $107,687 | $667,300 | $2,004 |
| Meadowdale | 3,009 | $173,902 | $852,400 | $3,038 |
| Shoreline | 61,431 | $112,751 | $811,100 | $1,985 |
| Brier | 6,545 | $132,045 | $866,600 | $2,318 |
| Alderwood Manor | 10,266 | $105,181 | $700,900 | $1,919 |
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What is the median household income in Edmonds, WA?
The median household income in Edmonds is $122,449, 25% higher than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Edmonds?
The median home value in Edmonds is $890,100, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Edmonds?
The median gross rent in Edmonds is $1,903 per month, about 28.8% of household income.
Is Edmonds, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Washington median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.8%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Edmonds?
The median age in Edmonds is 46.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Edmonds?
The average commute to work in Edmonds is 27 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edmonds?
The unemployment rate in Edmonds is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edmonds?
54% of adults in Edmonds have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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