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Oak Harbor, WA vs Edmonds, WA

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Are people in Edmonds older or younger than people in Oak Harbor?
- The Median Age in Edmonds is 14.7 years older than in Oak Harbor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Edmonds or Oak Harbor?
- Edmonds housing costs are 67.9% more expensive than Oak Harbor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Edmonds or Oak Harbor?
- The average commute for residents of Edmonds is 14.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Oak Harbor.

Things to do in Oak Harbor?
Oak Harbor is an incorporated city situated within Island County, Washington boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Island County Historical Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Windjammer Park provides stunning views convenienty situated close by. There are also several shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Edmonds?
Edmonds, Washington sits within Snohomish county featuring numerous attractions combining with shopping opportunities at Alderwood Mall plus job prospects through Swedish Hospital’s Edmonds Campus.

 Oak Harbor, WAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,622329,725,481
 Median Income$61,261  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$478,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Oak Harbor    6 Reviews

The new high school addition looks great, but the quality of the education is lacking. The worst I would have to say, is the English dept. All of the senior parents were  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have found Oak Harbor to be a nice place to live in general, but still feel it is too secluded for me personally. There is not a lot to do as far as night life or  More

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Over 17 years ago

Windy, dreary, wet and noisy. A great place if you're a slug or  More

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Reviews for Edmonds    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

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.   More

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Over 13 years ago

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  More

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Over 13 years ago

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  More

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