The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98026 sells for about $800,000, or $594 per square foot.
Prices are up +12.8% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 28 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,957 a month.
ZIP 98026 — Edmonds
The 98026 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and steady price appreciation, reflecting strong demand for coastal suburban living. While days on market have increased slightly, the area continues to see high sale-to-list ratios, driven by its desirability and proximity to major employment hubs.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and professionals who value coastal living and proximity to major employment centers, while offering a suburban atmosphere with urban amenities.
Median prices moved up 12.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 0.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 5.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98026, Snohomish County WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Edmonds generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the broader regional averages in Snohomish County, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Edmonds School District, which is generally well-regarded and maintains a strong academic reputation within the region.
The area faces moderate risks related to seismic activity and potential coastal flooding along the Puget Sound shoreline.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major tech and aerospace hubs in the Seattle-Everett corridor, with ongoing infill development in the downtown Edmonds area.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on market value, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and state-mandated limits.
Residents benefit from access to the Sounder commuter rail and proximity to I-5, providing a direct transit and driving corridor to major employment centers in Seattle and Everett.
The area features extensive waterfront access at Edmonds Underwater Park and Brackett's Landing, alongside numerous community parks, golf courses, and a vibrant downtown shopping and dining district.
The rental market shows steady demand with moderate vacancy pressure, supported by a mix of long-term residents and professionals commuting to nearby tech hubs.
The local economy is anchored by a high concentration of professionals in computer and mathematical occupations, with strong ties to the broader Seattle-area tech and aerospace sectors.
The area is well-connected via the Sounder commuter rail line and proximity to the I-5 highway corridor, facilitating efficient transit to regional employment hubs.
Development activity is focused on downtown revitalization and transit-oriented residential projects near the Edmonds ferry terminal and rail station.
Parcels are subject to Snohomish County property tax levies, Edmonds School District requirements, and local utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and coastal flood zone designations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.14 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.47.8 mi
- Seattle Children's Museum4.314.9 mi
- K1 Speed Redmond4.217.2 mi
- GameWorks Seattle4.115.6 mi
- T-Mobile Park4.717 mi
- Climate Pledge Arena4.514.9 mi
- Lumen Field4.616.7 mi
- Paramount Theatre4.715.4 mi
- Seattle Convention Center | Arch4.415.6 mi
- Woodland Park Zoo4.611.7 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.5 mi
- Discovery Park4.812.7 mi
- Warren G. Magnuson Park4.711.6 mi
- Green Lake Park4.810.8 mi
- Pike Place Market4.615.7 mi
- Gas Works Park4.713.2 mi
- Chihuly Garden and Glass4.715 mi
- Museum of Pop Culture4.514.9 mi
- Seattle Center4.615 mi
- Golden Gardens Park4.710.5 mi
- Discovery Park4.812.7 mi
- Warren G. Magnuson Park4.711.6 mi
- Green Lake Park4.810.8 mi
- Juanita Beach Park4.610.8 mi
- Pier 664.515.6 mi
- Shilshole Bay Marina4.611 mi
- Fishermen's Terminal4.612.7 mi
- Elliott Bay Marina Inc4.614.5 mi
- Seattle Yacht Club4.613.3 mi
- Jackson Park Golf Course4.17.6 mi
- Echo Falls Golf Club4.212.6 mi
- Nile Shrine Golf Course4.43.8 mi
- Harbour Pointe Golf Club3.94 mi
- Walter Hall Golf Course4.26.9 mi
- Alderwood4.43.2 mi
- University Village4.612.2 mi
- The District at Northgate49.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.52.5 mi
- Fred Meyer4.112.3 mi
- Paine Field4.75.6 mi
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Parking Garage3.427.2 mi
- King County International Airport - Boeing Field4.520.8 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.614.4 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.56.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A premier marine preserve popular for scuba diving and marine life observation.
A scenic waterfront park offering beach access and views of the Olympic Mountains.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.