Tuesday, December 2, 2008

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Edmonds, Washington

       
Total population 40,126 Average January/July temperatures 40.0° / 63.6°
Median home price $ 415,000 Annual Precipitation 63.27 in. /yr.

Edmonds, Washington

This Snohomish County waterfront town is a celebrated arts community.

Cultural Attractions
The Edmonds Center for the Arts houses dance, music, theater, and drama performances.
Economy
Oil refining and fruit processing are two of the industries in the largely residential town.
Geography
Edmonds is north of Seattle, on Puget Sound.
Historical
Shingle mills kept this town's economy afloat during the early 20th century.
Recreation
Edmonds Underwater Park is a popular site for diving and snorkeling.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 44.99 ° / 34.95 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 73.91 ° / 53.33 °
Precipitation (?) 63.27 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 16 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 0
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 105
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 415,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $61097.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $54045
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.9 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .380 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 18
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 8
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 28
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 176
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 9
Number of libraries within the county (?) 21
Number of museums within the county (?) 13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 3
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 40,126
Population density (?) 4,532 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 50.4% growth
Population over 55 (?) 13,365 people
Education (?) 35 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 13
Number of clinics within the county (?) 91
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 723
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