Edmonds : Washington
Living a Gated Community Lifestyle in Edmonds, Washington
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Where to Retire in Edmonds and Home Prices
There are active adult communities in Edmond (see link at left). According to Zillow, the median home value in Edmonds was $897,915 in early 2022, a 26.8% increase over the past year.
What Is Special about Edmonds
The old Carnegie Library of Edmonds is an historic site and now serves as the Edmonds Museum. The Edmonds Fountain is a source of local contention and landmark. The Edmonds Arts Festival. There is a nice farmers' market from May through September. Crime is low.
What Is Not Special about Edmonds
The price of a home is high in Edmonds.
Climate and Physical Environment
Edmonds is on the southeast end of Puget Sound. The average July high temperature is 75 and the average January low is 36. The wettest month is December (6")
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
The Edmonds Center for the Arts opened in 2006 and presents an array of concerts, and educational and cultural events. The Edmonds Arts Festival is especially noted for painting and drawing. The Edmonds Jazz Festival is held every Memorial Day. The Driftwood Players perform at the Wade James Theatre.
Crime
The crime rate in Edmonds is about half the national average.
Medical Facilities
Swedish Edmonds Hospital is located here.
Transportation
Edmonds is fortunate to have several forms of transportation. There is AMTRAK service, commuter rail to Seattle, and the ferry to Kingston.
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