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Edmonds, WA

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Edmonds, WA

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 43
Population42,783
Foreign Born5.4%
Population Density4,798people per mi²
Median Age46.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

215/100

115% above national average

D

The Real Cost of Living in Edmonds, Washington

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $162k$239k
Luxury $210k+$325k+
Elite (Top 5%) $280k+$434k+
Affordability Ratio

49%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean95%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
16
Poor
1
Negative
5

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

13.4mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

11.2mi

Airport

SEA — Seattle-Tacoma International

25.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Redmond, WA

16.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 2.2 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.9 mi
Marina5Nearest 0.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 2.6 mi
Gun Range3Nearest 6.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$116k+5.5%
54% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$2M
210% above US avg
College Educated
52.2%
49% above US avg
WFH
25.3%
77% above US avg
Homeownership
70.2%
7% above US avg
Median Home
$840k
198% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−23.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−24.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.49 / 1k Residents2% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.31 / 1k Residents28% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−23.6%
Burglary
2.78 / 1k Residents6% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
16.37 / 1k Residents27% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.03 / 1k Residents56% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+12Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Edmonds, Washington
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
D-
PoorHigh regulation

Energy independence: Importer (55% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season252 days342 frost-free
Annual Rainfall44.8"
Elevation62 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D-
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor4,798/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C+
Weak10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 82 mi · coast 10 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$409.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CitySeattle737k people are 14 mi away
Nearest Major AirportSEA25 mi away
Distance to State Capital59 miOlympia, WA
Nearest Prison4.7 mi7 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T04:24:16.000Z

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