Apartments for rent in Edmonds, WA

Edmonds is a small city in Washington with a population of slightly less than 42,000. It's a nice place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (21%) here than they do nationally (14%). At an average age of just under 44, the city's population is older than most cities in Washington. Renters tend to be in the minority in Edmonds, and 72% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs could be playing a role, as the average rent of $1,367/month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,208.

Edmonds has a high number of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 10% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Furthermore, 24% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Many Edmonds residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and scientific. Combined, these industries account for 22% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of just over $100,000, Edmonds workers bring in around $18,000 more than the average Washington resident. Edmonds's average income also compares favorably to the national average ($73,345).

Edmonds has an average commute time of about 36 minutes, slower than the state average of about 29 minutes. Many residents (43%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is used by only 5% of the population. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.