What are the schools like in Edmonds, WA?

Edmonds is served primarily by Edmonds School District. The district operates 24 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.

What is the median household income in Edmonds?

The median household income in Edmonds, WA is $110,057 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Edmonds, WA?

Edmonds has an average high temperature of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.8 inches.

Edmonds, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Edmonds, WA affordable or expensive?

Edmonds's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Edmonds is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $761,300 and the median rent is $1,821 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Edmonds, WA?

Edmonds has a violent crime rate of 260.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3000.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Edmonds, WA a Good Place to Live?

Edmonds is a small city of 42,705 in Washington, with a median household income of $110,057 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Edmonds stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices. Whether Edmonds is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Edmonds city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Edmonds's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Edmonds costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Edmonds, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$761,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,821	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$110,057	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Edmonds's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

260.2 /100k

Property Crime

3000.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Edmonds is served primarily by Edmonds School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Edmonds, WA	National Avg
School District	Edmonds School District	—
Elementary Schools	24	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Edmonds sees average highs of 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July, with 37.3 inches of annual precipitation and 3.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Edmonds, WA
Average High — January	45.8°F
Average High — July	72.3°F
Annual Precipitation	37.3"
Annual Snowfall	3.8"

Demographics

Metric	Edmonds, WA	National Avg
Population	42,705	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	9.3%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Esperance, WA 1 mi Woodway, WA 2 mi Lynnwood, WA 3 mi Mountlake Terrace, WA 3 mi Meadowdale, WA 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Edmonds

Edmonds, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

98026 98020

Edmonds vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edmonds, WA affordable or expensive?

Edmonds's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Edmonds roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $761,300 and median rent is $1,821/month.

What is the crime rate in Edmonds, WA?

Edmonds's violent crime rate is 260.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3000.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Edmonds?

Public schools in Edmonds are operated by Edmonds School District. The district has 24 elementary, 4 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Edmonds, WA a good place to live?

Edmonds, WA has a population of 42,705, a median household income of $110,057, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Edmonds?

Edmonds averages 45.8°F in January and 72.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.3 inches with about 3.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Edmonds?

Edmonds, WA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 98026, 98020.

What is the population of Edmonds?

The population of Edmonds, Washington is 42,705 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Edmonds?

Key numbers for living in Edmonds: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $761,300, median household income $110,057, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Edmonds side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.