Edmonds, Washington Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Edmonds, WA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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A
Income Above average
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A+
Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 42,432 | 7,801,159 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4240.4 | 109.3 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.44% | 1.21% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 46.7 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 18,423 | 3,058,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Edmonds grew by 7.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 42,432 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Edmonds is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.7% of residents. That is 3.1 points above Washington as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,713 15.8% -5.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 9,050 21.3% -2.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 9,611 22.7% +3.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,040 21.3% +5.0 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Washington, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.5% of the people living in Edmonds and men 47.5%.
- Women 52.5% Washington 49.7%
- Men 47.5% Washington 50.3%
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Economy
Edmonds has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $122,157 | $98,224 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.77% | 5.64% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Edmonds is about 24% higher than in Washington.
Housing
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $840,252 | $485,016 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,917 | $1,759 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.1% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Edmonds is about 36.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,917 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Edmonds spend about 51 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 213 hours, about 8.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 25.5 | 22.4 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 51.0 | 44.8 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 213 | 187 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,592 | $5,785 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 27.6% | 19.8% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 44,940 | 10,119 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,504 | 1,525 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Edmonds is 26 minutes, longer than the 22 minutes in Washington.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Edmonds has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.2% | 35.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Health
Edmonds has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Edmonds | Washington Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.1% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.9% | 16.4% | 19.0% |
Edmonds, WA Compared With Nearby Cities
Edmonds, WA is typical in size for this group, 42,432 residents against a local median of 41,626, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. There is no headline here. Every measure below sits within 15% of the median across the nearest cities, which makes Edmonds, WA an unremarkable member of its own neighbourhood rather than an outlier in it.
The largest of those small differences is median household income, 12% above the local median at $122,157 against $109,079. Edmonds, WA has the highest median household income of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Edmonds, WA | 42,432 | $122,157 #1/4 | $840,252 #3/4 | 25.5 min #1/4 |
| Mountlake Terrace, WA | 23,156 | $109,079 | $625,000 | 26.5 min |
| Lynnwood, WA | 41,626 | $81,645 | $884,322 | 27.8 min |
| Shoreline, WA | 59,587 | $119,355 | $1,150,950 | 26.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edmonds, Washington.
How big is Edmonds, Washington by population?
About 42,432 people live in Edmonds, Washington, in 18,423 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 46.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 9 years.
Is Edmonds, Washington mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Edmonds, Washington has 4,240 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 49 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Edmonds, Washington?
The median home costs 6.9 times the median household income ($840,252 against $122,157), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,917 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Edmonds, Washington?
Unemployment in Edmonds, Washington is only 4.0%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Edmonds, Washington have a college degree?
48.2% of adults in Edmonds, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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