What BestPlaces Users Say about Edmonds
Edmonds, Washington is a small coastal city located just 15 miles north of Seattle. It is known for its picturesque views of the Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains, as well as its charming downtown area filled with local shops and restaurants. With a population of just over 40,000, Edmonds offers a tight-knit community feel. However, as with any place, there are both positive and negative aspects of living there. Here are excerpts from four different user reviews about living in Edmonds, providing a well-rounded perspective on the city.
1. From "Jennifer P.": "I absolutely love living in Edmonds. The views are breathtaking, the people are friendly, and the community events are always so much fun. It's a great place to raise a family and feel connected to your neighbors."
2. From "Mark S.": "While Edmonds is a beautiful place, it's definitely not without its flaws. The cost of living is quite high, and traffic can be a nightmare during rush hour. Plus, the lack of diversity can feel limiting at times."
3. From "Samantha K.": "I moved to Edmonds a few years ago and I have to say, it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. The schools are top-notch, the parks are well-maintained, and the downtown area is full of character. I never want to leave."
4. From "David M.": "I've lived in Edmonds my whole life and while I appreciate the small town feel, it can also be a bit suffocating. There's not much to do for young adults and the job market is limited. I'm considering moving to a larger city for more opportunities."
based on 11 ReviewsGet to know Edmonds with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Edmonds
Living in Edmonds WA - 7/25/2015
Please let me hear from people ages 60 and up who live in Edmonds and what it is like. Going to move next year to be nearer my son.
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Looking for a Change - 2/11/2012
As many of you know, the Northwest is known for its quality of life and is indeed a great place to live. I'm a Seattle area native who grew up here and also lived in Oregon's Willamette Valley for over three decades.
I am now at the point in my life where I would like to spend at least half the year in a warmer climate, making real estate investments and enjoying the benefits that come with financial freedom.
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Love Edmonds, WA - 1/22/2012
Edmonds, WA is one of the best suburbs to live in if you are looking to work in Seattle. It used to be a short 20 minute commute downtown when I was growing up (the 70's) but now it is closer to an hour. Traffic in Seattle is tough because there are only two major freeways stuck between the mountains and water, so live as close as you can to work. Edmonds is great for young families and retirees. Right near the beach, a very quaint downtown with great shops, bakeries, restaurants and movie theater. Housing has gone up in the last 10 - 15 years even with the housing slump, because there is no more space to squeeze in new housing. If you are used to development type neighborhoods, this is not it - just basic houses from all eras plugged in whereever a spare lot was available. A bit hilly with beautiful views of the sound from many locations and close to take the ferry across to Whidbey Island and other locations. There is a great "Taste of Edmonds" event every summer with small
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Beautiful place, but will never be able to buy a h - 8/1/2009
I moved to WA from Denver, CO in 2007. While Washington is much more scenic, and there's more to do, the cost of housing is out of reach for a single mom like me. I can barely afford the rent, and I will never be able to afford to buy a home. The traffic on the Interstate is horrible; I'm comparing it to Denver, where they have a lot more light rail (and Seattle needs it ten times more). I must admit the weather in the summers is terrific, but I prefer the Colorado winters. I'd rather deal with more snow and mostly sunny days and colder temperatures than 9 months of grey skies and drizzle. I plan to move back to Colorado when my daughter starts college in a few
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Summertime - 7/5/2009
You couldn't ask for more during the summer. Water, mountains, blue sky and
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Its an Edmonds Kind of Day - 9/4/2008
I am originally from the midwest, a small farm town to be exact. I married a man from the Seattle area. Making the move to the Seattle area was a little intimidating to me, as I am not a "big city" type of person and knew absolutely nobody in the city except my husband. However, several pleasant surprises were in store for me once we were actually in the Pacific Northwest.
For one thing, it is absolutely beautiful here and brimming with natural resources. My first thought was "wow, how green!" and the 2nd thought was "wonder what the pioneers must have thought when they first arrived in this gorgeous place?!"
My next and most pleasant surprise was discovering this beautiful little beachfront place with all the charm of a 1950's town, called "Edmonds"! I knew the first time I saw the place that I just had to live here. And so we did! I have now been here for 6 yrs, and every year I am happier here. The community is wonderful, and we have made lots
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Seattle the Beautiful, but Old & Moldy - 6/13/2007
Washington State is one of the most beautiful places on earth. Culture and dining in Seattle/Bellevue are great, and outdoor activities abound. The reputation for 300 days of rain per year is no joke. The clouds, high latitude, and tall trees leave many wanting for sun. Seasonal Affective Disorder (Winter Blues) abounds. People can be difficult to get to know more than on a polite basis. Compared to my native California, the pace of life is tranquil, the quality of life unbeatable. Although Seattle has a reputation as a liberal center, go fifteen miles out and you are in a red state. Edmonds is safe and beautiful, with excellent family activities; but the town itself is definitely retirement territory, and VERY slow to
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Art town - 7/27/2006
Edmonds has a reputation as an art town, but what it really is is a house-and-garden town. Real estate is what people talk about at the Red Twig Cafe, not
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Edmonds = Great Quality of Life - 6/21/2006
Located just North of Seattle, Edmonds is really the perfect place for my wife and I to raise our twin baby boys. Not too big or too small (population approximately 35,000) Edmonds has a quaint and fun downtown, access to the water via a marina as well as the ferry to Kingston (to explore the Olympic Peninsula). It has a nice population mix - ranging from families to retirees. And of course there are the views...water and mountain views are prominent throughout the city. Can you tell we love it
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