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Everett, WA

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Everett.

Population: 174,300 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Everett, WA is $625,888 — down 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $679,994 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,974/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with icestorm, landslide, avalanche the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$625,888

Median home value

-1.5%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$625,888
1-year appreciation
-1.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.7%
5-year appreciation
+16.3%
10-year appreciation
+103.8%
All-time peak (2026-01)
$651,152
House Price Index (state)
588.1 (+2.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$679,994
Median list price
$569,360
Median price per sqft
$347
1-year sale-price change
-7.5%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
438
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-1.0%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
173

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,974/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,824/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,876/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,190/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,884/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,366/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
44
Elementary schools
23
Middle schools
6
High schools
12
School districts serving the area
Northwest Educational Service District 189, Everett School District, Mukilteo School District
Schools include
Snohomish Detention Center, Pass Program, Everett High School, Garfield Elementary School, North Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively High · coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 37% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Undersea Warfare Station (4 Areas) (22 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.8°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
43.8°F
Annual precipitation
52.9 in
Annual snowfall
12.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
249
Days with Moderate air quality
114
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
160

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
635
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
68,611
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
62,834

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
20
Nearest national park
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve, Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
120
Nearest airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
9
Hospitals include
PROVIDENCE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER EVERETT, SWEDISH EDMONDS HOSPITAL, CASCADE VALLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.4 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+260 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
30.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,353
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
252,568
Average weekly wage
$1,508
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,318

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

EverettState medianUS median
Median home value$625,888$504,993$289,727
Median sale price$679,994$510,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$1,974/mo$2,041/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,353$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Everett, WA?
$625,888.
What is the median sale price in Everett, WA?
$679,994.
How long do homes take to sell in Everett, WA?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Everett, WA?
Typical rent: $1,974/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Everett, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, landslide, avalanche, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Everett, WA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Everett, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 37% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Everett, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Everett, WA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Everett, WA?
44 schools (23 elementary, 6 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Everett, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 14.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Everett, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Everett, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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