Edmonds

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edmonds waThe City of Edmonds is an 8.9-square mile urban community with 41,260 people.

The third largest city in Snohomish County, Edmonds has many characteristics: a growing economic base, diverse marketplace, excellent school system, and outstanding quality of life that make it an excellent location to locate, start or grow a business.

A charming waterfront town, celebrated as an arts community, Edmonds offers a vibrant downtown, sandy beaches, stunning views, and a full calendar of exciting events. Fanning out from the central fountain, the walkable downtown boasts art galleries and day spas, as well as shops and boutiques offering clothing, garden supplies, house wares, jewelry, books and travel accessories, specialty wine and food stuffs. Restaurants, cafes and bistros, offer a delicious dining experience and beachfront eateries with outdoor tables provide scenic views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Mountains, and magnificent sunsets. Shopping and dining opportunities are also found along Highway 99, punctuated by the multiethnic “International District,” and the neighborhood commercial districts of Westgate, Five Corners, Firdale Village, and Perrinville.

The City of Edmonds is committed to supporting and retaining its business community and enhancing economic development. Economic Development Department staff proactively work to strengthen the Edmonds economy, create a more business-friendly environment, and work with the Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Port of Edmonds, elected officials and City staff on policies to bolster the retail, service and commercial sectors.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:15 minutes
    • Lynnwood: 10 minutes
    • Bellevue: 30 minutes
    • Seattle: 25 minutes
  • Skiing: 60 minutes
  • Boating: 5 minutes

K-12 School District

Edmonds School District

Major Employers

  • Edmonds School District
  • Swedish Hospital Edmonds
  • City of Edmonds
  • Rick Steves’ Europe
  • WinCo

Population

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Population

Population2000201020252030
Edmonds39,48339,87743,63644,646

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-41,945
5-92,206
10-142,087
15-192,037
20-241,870
25-291,942
30-342,645
35-392,797
40-443,139
45-492,587
50-542,725
55-592,749
60-643,129
65-693,173
70-743,006
75-792,441
80-841,670
85+1,488
18+36,151
Median Age47

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Edmonds2025
Total43,636.00
White Alone71.26%
Black Alone3.5%
American Indian Alone0.64%
Asian Alone10.3%
Pacific Islander Alone0.38%
Some Other Race3.19%
Two or More Races10.73%
Hispanic Origin8.35%
Diversity Index54.90

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Edmonds2025 - 2030
Population0.46%
Households0.53%
Families0.50%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income3%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households16,89017,43618,95119,461
Housing Units17,49218,43419,62520,131
Owner Occupied Units13,24413,905
Renter Occupied Units5,7075,556
Vacant Units674670

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Edmonds20252030
Median Home Value$940,971$1,067,218
Average Home Value$1,051,860$1,177,128
<$50,000367
$50,000 - $99,999101
$100,000 - $149,999140
$150,000 - $199,999210
$200,000 - $249,999230
$250,000 - $299,999321
$300,000 - $399,99910612
$400,000 - $499,99928496
$500,000 - $749,9992,8091,852
$1,000,000 +3,7674,809

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later750
2000-20091,645
1990-19991,852
1980-19892,834
1970-19793,773
1960-19694,670
1950-19592,722
1940-1949574
1939 or Before568

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Edmonds20252030
Median Household$122,630$143,663
Average Household$169,091$191,192
Per Capita$73,484$83,387

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Edmonds2025
<$15,000477
$15,000 - $24,999660
$25,000 - $34,999792
$35,000 - $49,9991,248
$50,000 - $74,9992,628
$75,000 - $99,9992,073
$100,000 - $149,9993,460
$150,000 - $199,9992,255
$200,000+5,358

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+22,310
In-County Residents13,920
Out-of-County Residents8,205
Drive Alone13,446
Carpooled1,353
Public Transport886
Work at Home5,653
Motorcycle0
Bicycle77
Walked601
Other294
Less than 5 minutes633
5-9 minutes1,469
10-14 minutes1,519
15-19 minutes2,497
20-24 minutes1,910
25-29 minutes1,090
30-34 minutes2,593
35-39 minutes668
40-44 minutes1,251
45-59 minutes1,589
60-89 minutes1,135
90+ minutes303
Average Travel Time28

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees16,252
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt7
Mining0
Utilities1
Construction573
Manufacturing211
Wholesale Trade180
  
Retail Trade1,860
  
Transportation/Warehouse228
Information193
  
Finance & Insurance589
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing604
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv1,218
Legal Services204
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises2
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt456
Educational Services956
HealthCare/Social Assist5,066
Arts/Entertainment/Rec237
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs1,994
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin1,152
Auto Repair/Maintenance73
Public Administration Emp717

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Edmonds2025
<9th Grade264
Some High School468
GED774
Graduated High School4,781
Some College/No Degree5,418
Associates Degree3,170
Bachelor's Degree11,564
Graduate Degree7,052

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses1,754
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus3
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus1
Construction Bus95
Manufacturing Bus35
Wholesale Trade Bus34
  
Retail Trade Bus175
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus27
Information Bus21
  
Finance & Insurance Bus114
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus82
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus242
Legal Services Bus53
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus1
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus57
Educational Services Bus37
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus368
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus39
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus145
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus207
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus15
Public Administration Bus24

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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