Neighborhoods / Edmonds
Greater Seattle Community Guide
Edmonds
A walkable arts town on the Puget Sound waterfront.
Neighborhoods / Edmonds
Greater Seattle Community Guide
A walkable arts town on the Puget Sound waterfront.
Edmonds is a charming waterfront town on the Puget Sound in southern Snohomish County, known for its walkable, art-filled downtown, ferry terminal, and sweeping views across the water to the Olympic Mountains. It has a small-town, coastal feel that's increasingly rare this close to Seattle.
Housing ranges from view homes on the bluffs and bowl, to mid-century neighborhoods, condos near downtown, and newer construction in the Five Corners and Perrinville areas. Buyers come for the lifestyle — galleries, the Saturday market, beaches, and the ferry — within a 20-minute train ride of Seattle.
On the map
Get your bearings — explore the area, then dig into commute times and the current market below.
Market snapshot · 2026
Getting around
| Destination | Typical drive | Via |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Seattle | 25–40 min | Sounder rail / I-5 |
| Lynnwood / light rail | 10–15 min | SR-104 / I-5 |
| Bellevue | 30–45 min | I-405 |
| Sea-Tac Airport | 35–55 min | I-5 |
Estimated off-peak driving times; rush hour and transit will vary.
The feel of the place
A relaxed, artsy seaside town — galleries, a summer market, beachfront sunsets over the Olympics, and a genuinely walkable downtown. Quieter and more coastal than the Eastside, with a strong community feel and a ferry-and-train commuter culture.
Before you buy
The local nuances that shape day-to-day life and long-term value.
What buyers want to know
Schools, healthcare, groceries, worship, and recreation — researched for the way buyers actually decide.
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