Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★2.4 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Everett, WA
Explore Everett and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.6 / 10
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Everett at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population111,845
Median Household Income$83,512
Median Home Value$565,300
Median Gross Rent$1,740
Median Age37.2
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home12.7%
Homeownership49.0%
Housing Vacancy6.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Everett is large enough to contain meaningfully different residential, commercial and employment areas rather than functioning as one uniform market. Housing costs are high relative to local household income, making affordability one of the more important factors to examine before relocating here.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Everett and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Everett
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$565,300
Median Gross Rent$1,740
Homeownership49.0%
Housing Vacancy6.4%
Home values are relatively high compared with local household income, so purchase affordability deserves close attention. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Everett, WA
Median Household Income$83,512
Unemployment5.8%
Work From Home12.7%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Everett and how households are structured
Population111,845
Median Age37.2
Average Household Size2.4
Everett is a mid-sized community where neighborhood and nearby-employment patterns can materially affect a relocation decision.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Everett
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Everett point to mild summers, cool winters, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High74.8°F
Average Winter Low34.6°F
Annual Rainfall40.3 in.
Annual Snowfall3.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Everett
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer highs are comparatively mild, which may reduce cooling demands and can make daytime outdoor activity more comfortable than in hotter inland locations.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Everett is located in Snohomish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Snohomish County.
County Intelligence
Everett & Snohomish County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Everett is located in Snohomish County, Washington.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Everett.
Current NarrowTheList data for Everett shows a population of about 111,845. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Snohomish County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Everett.
For someone considering a move to Everett, the available data currently points to housing affordability that deserves careful budgeting. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.