Seattle Ladies

[WOT?*]

What are you looking for as a "non-wild 20-something?" I always thought Edmonds was cute but I don't know that it's "20-something-ish" Maybe Greenlake or something similar northend. Greelake has the lake to jog around and it's got proximity to a lot of other things in the area. You'll typically be travelling against traffic heading to Everett but living all the way downtown would be a nightmare coming back. I'd kind of suggest Greenlake or somewhere along the Aurora/Hwy 99 corridor toward Seattle. You can drive straight down Evergreen and avoid the freeway mess.

Sorry I'm not more help but I was Redmond (which I also love. Lots of Microsofties but not a lot of nightlife) when I lived here before, and Federal Way (southend) before that so I'm not familiar with most of the Seattle proper neighborhoods.

[Nonny]

Ditto Edmonds being super cute, if we lived on the west side of the lake I think we'd probably live there. Can you be more specific about what you are looking for in your non-wild 20-something neighborhood? If I was commuting to Everett every day I'd probably look to Mill Creek, or Mukilteo out by the water.

[sugarbear]

I live in Greenwood, and I am not wild. I am, however, 35.
You can rent a small 1bd for $1k, I think, around here (we charge $1250 for our 2bd condo). And I'm exactly 30 minutes away from Everett. IMO, Edmonds would fee too confined for me, and I would not suggest Lynnwood unless you love strip malls. Greenwood and Greenlake are awesome.

[WOT?*]

Mukilteo might be a thought too, particularly in the Harbour Pointe condos area. Easy commute to Everett, somewhat outdoorsy and nice views if you get in the right areas.