Coastal town with nautical storefronts and an arts scene
Edmonds is an imaginative coastal city on the Salish Sea, defined by its nautical storefronts and a flourishing arts scene. The city's lush hills overlook the water below an icy backdrop of the Olympic Mountains. As Main Street descends toward the marina, downtown attractions are evident around the Edmonds Fountain, a contemporary landmark surrounded by trendy local businesses and creative galleries. "Edmonds has a beach-town vibe. It's quaint and cute, like a Hallmark movie town," says Ali Forde, a PNW native and Real Estate Agent at Keller Williams Bothell with over six years of experience.
Vinbero in Edmonds is well known for being a top-notch dining experience.
The ARTSpot has a vibrant collection of goods inside their store.
The shops on Main St. sell a variety of collectibles from their storefronts in Edmonds.
Musicology in Edmonds specializes in vinyls and more.
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Eclectic waterfront real estate and local industry
Edmonds' residential areas have wooden fences, lush lawns and plum trees. The housing stock is eclectic, with various styles, including midcentury modern, contemporary and traditional homes. Edmonds Bowl is one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods. At first glance, it appears to be a standard suburb with eclectic houses and vibrant flower gardens, but its sprawling homes have an average size of 2,700 square feet and views of the Sound. Another popular area is Talbot Park, with massive waterfront homes near red-dirt hiking trails in Southwest County Park. The median price of a single-family home in Edmonds is just over $1 million compared to the statewide single-family median of $580,000. "Edmonds has mostly midcentury modern builds," says Chris Gurnee, Team Lead at eXp Realty. "New construction is selling, while single-family homes are being renovated and sold for $1 million."
The Tulalip Tribes own local restaurants, casinos and entertainment venues, employing around 3,700 people north of the city. The Edmonds School District is the city's largest employer, with a staff of 3,800. The Washington State and Snohomish County governments also offer considerable employment options, and Boeing has 29,600 employees across Snohomish County.
Tri-level homes can be seen through Edmonds Bowl.
Craftsman cottages are a common architectural sight in Edmonds Bowl.
Edmonds Bowl is a stone's throw from the Puget Sound.
Luxury estates line the shores of Edmonds Bowl.
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Downtown Edmonds - Washington's first Certified Creative District
Beneath its nautical first impressions, Edmonds is overflowing with a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and museums on Main Street. Downtown Edmonds was the first district in Washington to be named a certified creative district. Formerly a high school, Edmonds Center for the Arts is an Art Deco-style auditorium with choreographed plays, while the Cascadia Art Museum has rotating exhibits from local artists. The Edmonds Theater provides entertainment in a historic cinema with balcony seating. Before reaching the shoreline and the ferry terminal, Main Street is a tree-lined thoroughfare traversing a sea of playful storefronts and modern eateries. Dining options include Italian, Korean and seafood restaurants.
Colorful murals line the streets of Edmonds showing off the towns colorful lifestyle.
Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds focuses on the modern art of the Pacific Northwest.
The Edmonds Bookshop is a small store and absolutely calming to step into.
Waterfront views from Arnies Restaurant Edmonds along the water.
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Public shoreline and beachside parks
Edmonds features 47 parks and a mile of public shoreline. Marina Beach Park has a playground and a sandy beach where locals can sit on driftwood facing the mountains. It is also next to an off-leash dog park. Brackett’s Landing North is a beach best known for its ferry views, sea lions and sunsets. Edmonds Underwater Park is a scuba diving destination with artificial reefs and colorful fish beyond the marina. The Marine Walkway is a paved boardwalk path parallel to the city’s beachfront parks.
Take in the sights at one of many shoreline parks in Edmonds WA.
Homes in the distance look over Sunset Beach in Edmonds.
Walk along the park Brackets Landing in Edmonds WA.
Edmonds Marine Walkway travels through multiple beachside parks in Edmonds WA.
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Edmonds School District, one of the best communities for music
Edmonds School District earns a B-plus grade from Niche and serves over 20,000 students. The NAMM Foundation has recognized the district 15 times as one of the best communities for music education nationwide. The district also offers a variety of programs and services to accommodate students with disabilities.
Edmonds Elementary School serves the Edmonds, WA community.
A wide shot for College Place Middle School.
Sherwood Elementary is available to students in the Edmonds, WA area.
Edmonds-Woodway High School is creating a brighter and better future for students grades 9-12.
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Taking the light rail or the Kingston ferry
State Route 104 leads southeast toward Mountlake Terrace, while state Route 524 goes east to Lynnwood. Both routes connect to Interstate 5. From the center of Edmonds, Downtown Seattle is about 17 miles south on I-5. Edmonds Station is an all-in-one train station served by the Cascades and Empire Builder Amtrak routes. The Sound Transit light rail also reaches the station, providing access to Seattle. The local bus systems are Sound Transit and Community Transit. Swedish Edmonds is a medical campus with health services and an emergency room about 2 miles east of downtown. The Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 30 miles south for more intensive travel. From Main Street, the ferry crosses the Puget Sound, reaching Kingston in 30 minutes.
Edmonds ferry is a popular way to commute in Kingston and Edmonds WA.
Hop on the bus to get around town in Edmonds WA.
Need to get to Kingston? Hop on the Kingston/Edmonds Ferry in Edmonds WA.
Travel to Everett via the lightrail from Edmonds WA.
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Declining crime rates and annual rainfall
According to FBI data from 2023, violent crime is significantly lower than the state and national average. While higher than the national average, the property crime rate is slightly lower than the rate across Washington. The Edmonds Police Department Annual Report from 2023 shows nearly a 16% decrease in overall crime.
The city also sees a Mediterranean climate and receives around 40 inches of annual rainfall, compared to the national average of around 30 inches. Most precipitation occurs during the winter's wet season and is affected by currents from the sea and mountains.
Edmonds Police department in Downtown Edmonds is there to help.
The Edmonds Police Dept. is prepared to take to the skies with drone units in Edmonds WA.
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