Lake Washington's eastern shore hosts Medina's 3,200 residents across hilly terrain offering Seattle skyline views westward. Marine west coast climate delivers cool summers near 75°F and mild winters averaging 42°F, with annual rainfall around 40 inches. Dramatic elevation changes from lake level to interior hilltops create varied microclimates within this compact, affluent community. Original Douglas fir forests remain in preserved areas, while lakefront properties and hillside estates occupy prime topographic positions along this prestigious Eastside enclave.
