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Vashon, WA vs Edmonds, WA

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Are people in Edmonds older or younger than people in Vashon?
- The Median Age in Edmonds is 3.9 years younger than in Vashon.

Are housing costs cheaper in Edmonds or Vashon?
- Edmonds housing costs are 9.4% less expensive than Vashon housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Edmonds or Vashon?
- The average commute for residents of Edmonds is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Vashon.

Things to do in Vashon?
Vashon Island is an island located off the coast of Seattle in Puget Sound waters and lies within King County's jurisdiction. The island is known for its lush green landscapes as well as its artistic community which has made it popular among vacationers seeking respite from their busy lives on the mainland. There are two main towns on Vashon: Vashon Center and Burton which offer plenty of outdoor activities like kayaking around the island's lakes or exploring trails throughout its wilderness areas.

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.

 Vashon, WAEdmonds, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock42,622329,725,481
 Median Income$94,123  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$886,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.14  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Vashon    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The perfect place to live....in the  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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