Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Edmonds, WA
About Edmonds
Edmonds is a waterfront city of 42,853 (2020 Census) in the southwest corner of Snohomish County, 15 miles north of Seattle facing Puget Sound and the Olympics (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It pairs a genuinely walkable historic downtown and arts scene with a working ferry terminal (Edmonds–Kingston) and Sounder commuter rail. The city slopes westward toward the Sound, so 'on the water vs. near the water' is measured in hundreds of thousands of dollars. Major employers include the school district, a regional healthcare system, and the Port of Edmonds.
Home prices in Edmonds
The median listing price in Edmonds is $925,000.
Top places in Edmonds
- Downtown Edmonds — walkable Main Street with galleries, restaurants, and the Edmonds Center for the Arts.
- Brackett's Landing / Edmonds waterfront — beach, fishing pier, and ferry views.
- Edmonds–Kingston Ferry terminal — gateway to the Kitsap Peninsula.
- Marina Beach Park — sandy beach with off-leash dog area.
- Edmonds Underwater Park — renowned scuba dive park off Brackett's Landing.
- Yost Park and the Frances Anderson Center — in-town recreation.
Commuting from Edmonds
- Sounder North Line: Edmonds station to King Street Station, downtown Seattle — approximately 35–40 minutes, weekday peak service.
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 25–35 minutes no-traffic (about 15 miles) via I-5/SR-99; longer in peak hours.
- Edmonds–Kingston ferry connects across Puget Sound to the Kitsap Peninsula; Community Transit buses serve SR-99 and Link connections.
Schools in Edmonds
Public schools: Edmonds School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Edmonds FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Edmonds, WA?
The median listing price in Edmonds is $925,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Edmonds, WA?
Sounder North Line: Edmonds station to King Street Station, downtown Seattle — approximately 35–40 minutes, weekday peak service. - Which school district serves Edmonds, WA?
Edmonds is served by Edmonds School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.