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Edmonds

#3 in Best Places to Live in Snohomish County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
  • 55 reviews
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Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    C-
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Edmonds is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 41,020. Edmonds is in Snohomish County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Edmonds offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Edmonds there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals and retirees live in Edmonds and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Edmonds are highly rated.
About Edmonds...
Population
41,020

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$413,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,208
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    29%
  • Own
    71%
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Edmonds Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    95
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    19
    41
  • Robbery
    57
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    469
    500
  • Theft
    1,559
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    168
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$78,181
National
$55,322
Children
13%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
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Beautiful place to live! The people are awful unless you are driven by materialistic things, then you'll fit right in.
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Edmonds is rarely in the headlines. It flies beneath the radar, never venturing into the extremes in cost, politics, excitement or identity. But this 'unremarkableness' is what makes Edmonds special. It is a place where you can live pleasantly and comfortably. Where you can go for a walk in a quiet neighborhood, but not have a long trip to the grocery. You can find a sports team or community group to connect with, and still, not feel like you are lost in a crowd. You can enjoy peace, tranquility and beauty offered by mountains and sea, but also grab a beer after 9 p.m. (as long as you don't get too noisy).

Edmonds is a place of balance. And while that doesn't garner media attention, it does create an environment for thriving.
Edmonds has such a welcoming atmosphere. There are many fun things to do throughout the year! Edmonds is a great town to raise a family or even start your own business. The Edmonds community accepts all people. Thats why I enjoying living in Edmonds.