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Local Government &
Port of Edmonds

Edmonds is a great place to live! Meander through the community and you'll see neighbors meeting at the mailbox, jogging or bicycling together.

While most of the housing is single-family dwellings, multi-family and contemporary mixed-use condo/retail buildings are springing up.

Residential Housing

As of late 2000, residential housing prices in Snohomish County averaged:

• Condominiums $152,239
• Residences $219,098
• Apartment rentals $710/month

Utilities

For local utilities, please contact the service providers listed below:

Getting Around

Washington State Ferries

Car-ferry services from Edmonds to Kingston, linking to north Kitsap and the Olympic Peninsula via Hood Canal. 800-84-FERRY or visit us at www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries

King County Metro & Community Transit - Local and commuter bus service.

• Metro, call 1-800-542-7876 or see http://transit.metrokc.gov/
• CT, call 800-562-1375 or visit us at www.commtrans.org.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport - Edmonds is located 32.4 miles north of Sea-Tac airport. Contact 206-431-4444 or www.seatac.org

Amtrak - Daily stops in Edmonds at 211 Railroad Ave. For schedules call 800-872-7245.

Schools & Colleges

Edmonds School District 15 provides educational services to over 20,000 full time students in elementary, middle and high schools. The district is supported by tax levies. For further information about the Edmonds School District, call 425-670-7000 or check out our web site, www.edmonds.wednet.edu.

Several private, Montessori and parochial schools are also available in Edmonds.

For higher education, Edmonds Community College, 20000 68th Avenue W, Lynnwood, offers courses in arts and sciences, general studies, professional and technical training. Programs offered include basic skills and high school completion, continuing education and study abroad. Contact 425-640-1500 or www.edcc.edu.

Central Washington University, with a branch in Lynnwood, offers degrees in business and law. For information, please call 425-640-1574.

Local Newspapers

Newspapers such as The Edmonds Beacon, Edmonds Enterprise and Everett Herald keep residents up-to-date on local news and activities.

Churches, Civic & Service Organizations

Most major denominations have churches within Edmonds city limits. Civic and service clubs also contribute to the ambience and welfare of the City: the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, Boys & Girls Club, Soroptimists, Lions, Sno-King Youth Club, Sno-King Kiwanis and the Edmonds Exchange Club.

Population & Demographics

Based on information published by the US Census Bureau and the Herald newspapers, Snohomish County's population is about 594,000 of which approximately 40,000 live in Edmonds.

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