Medina, Washington
Medina is a city of 2,928 people in King County, Washington, founded in 1914.
Why visit Medina
Townapedia lists 11 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Arboretum Sewer Trestle, Evergreen Point Floating Bridge, ASUW Shell House and Fire Station No. 23.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; February lows average 37°F.
Weather in Medina
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Medina
Medina is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington in greater Seattle, United States. The mostly residential city is on a peninsula in Lake Washington, on the opposite shore from Seattle, bordered by Clyde Hill and Hunts Point to the east and water on all other sides. The city's population was 2,915 at the 2020 census. Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos, along with a number of billionaires and executives for tech companies, have homes in Medina.
From the Wikipedia article Medina, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Arboretum Sewer Trestle
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Evergreen Point Floating Bridge
Bridge · 1.3 mi
Floating bridge opened 1963
Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Interstate 90 bridge opened in 1989 to augment the Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 2.9 mi
Floating bridge opened in 1940 carrying eastbound Interstate 90 out of Seattle, Washington, United States
Northwest University
School · 3.1 mi
Christian liberal arts university in Kirkland, Washington
Washington Technology University
School · 2.6 mi
American private university
Wilburton Trestle
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Rail trestle in Bellevue, Washington
Museums and landmarks11
ASUW Shell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic building in Seattle, Washington, USA
Fire Station No. 23
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Former fire station in Seattle, Washington, U.S
Frederick W. Winters House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Washington, United States
James G. Eddy House and Grounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic house in Medina, Washington state, USA
Montlake Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Drawbridge in Seattle, Washington, United States
Montlake Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Seattle, Washington
Pioneer Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic building in Seattle, Washington, U.S
Richard A. Ballinger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in the Madrona neighborhood in east Seattle, Washington
Samuel Hyde House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Seattle, Washington, United States
Bellevue Arts Museum
Museum · 2.0 mi
Museum in Bellevue, Washington, US
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art
Museum · 2.1 mi
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
Alvin Larkins Park
Park · 2.4 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Bellevue Downtown Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Bellevue, Washington, U.S.
Denny-Blaine Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
Frink Park
Park · 3.0 mi
Park in Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Interlaken Park
Park · 3.2 mi
Park in King County, Washington, United States of America
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Leschi Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Seattle park on the shore of Lake Washington
Luther Burbank Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in King County, Washington, United States of America
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes2
History
The eastern shore of Lake Washington between Meydenbauer Bay and Evergreen Point was a sparsely populated area that was cleared for its timber in the 1870s. Seattle businessman Thomas Dabney established a claim on the south side of modern-day Medina in 1886, becoming the area's first permanent white settler. Dabney built a ferry dock in 1890, naming it Dabney's Landing, while the surrounding area was turned into berry farms and fruit orchards. Other settlers arrived at Dabney's Landing, which was briefly named Flordeline by its founder until objections were raised by a group of women who proposed the Arabic name "Medina" in 1891. After a series of debates and sign-switching incidents, Medina won and was adopted as the name of the town.
Medina was platted in 1914 and officially incorporated on August 19, 1955. The town's first mansions were built in the 1920s by wealthy Seattle businessmen, encouraged by the arrival of direct ferry service, and led to the nickname of Washington's "Gold Coast". The area's farmers, mostly of Japanese descent, were evicted during the 1940s internment and their farms were turned over for redevelopment.
From the History section of Medina, Washington on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
First Methodist Protestant Church of Seattle
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St Thomas Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 0.6 mi
8398 Northeast 12th Street, Medina
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Map of Medina
106 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F | 37°F | 5.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 3.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 65°F | 48°F | 2.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 53°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 76°F | 56°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 47°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 41°F | 5.8 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 37°F | 5.5 in | 1.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
King County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2024-04-28: Severe Winter Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2022-09-10: Bolt Creek Fire (Fire)
- 2020-04-23: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Kenmore Air Seaplane Terminal (LKE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Clyde Hill 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Bellevue 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Mercer Island 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Seattle 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Kirkland 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Redmond 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Newcastle 7 mi southeast, about 12 min by car
- Kenmore 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Bryn Mawr-Skyway 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Sammamish 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Medina, Downtown Bellevue (11680740404), Atomic Taco from Seattle, WA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Medina city limits, Dennis Bratland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 03, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 04, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 05, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 27, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 06, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 07, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 08, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 10, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 09, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina City Hall, 01, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina City Hall, 02, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 11, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 26, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 23, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2023-06-19, Medina Beach Park, Medina, Washington, 12, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seattle - Montlake Cut from E Shelby & 10th E 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle - Samuel Hyde House 04, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle 1st Methodist - Catalysis 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bellevue, Washington - Winters House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle - Arboretum Bridge 04, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CAMP Firehouse 03, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle - Pioneer Hall 06, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- James G Eddy House (Medina, Washington), Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richard A. Ballinger House front view, Greghenderson2006, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Seattle - Interlaken Bicycle Path 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ASUW Shell House 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Aerial 520 Bridge August 2009, Jelson25, Public domain
- Whyel Museum of Doll Art Bellevue Washington, Brianhe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle - Madrona Park 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Madison Park - 1, Shakespeare at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Leschi Park 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY 2.5
- Seattle - First Church of Christ Scientist 02, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Seattle, WA (August 2024) - 52, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Interlaken-Park-snow-2897, User:Vmenkov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- BellevueArtsMuseum01, Gary Minnaert ( Minnaert )), Public domain
- Alvin Larkins Park, Seattle, March 2013, Orange Suede Sofa, CC BY-SA 3.0
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