Living in Everett, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Everett · Census data 2020–2024
Everett has 111,845 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $83,512 (15% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $565,300, the median rent is $1,740/month.
Everett at a glance
- Population
- 111,845
- Median age
- 37.2State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $83,512State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $565,300State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,740/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Everett a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Everett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Everett the median home value is $565,300, 70% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,740 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,343 a month in housing costs.
Everett median household income
The median household income in Everett is $83,512 and the income per person is $45,488. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Everett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 47,689
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Renter-occupied
- 51%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.43
Everett demographics
- Population
- 111,845
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 44,647
- Foreign-born
- 22.1%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Everett ›
Education in Everett
28.8% of adults 25 and older in Everett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 8.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Everett
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Everett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $565,300 | $1,740 |
| Fobes Hill | 2,569 | $133,553 | $827,900 | $1,401 |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | $122,336 | $635,600 | $2,224 |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
| Mukilteo | 21,323 | $132,861 | $884,900 | $2,166 |
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
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What is the median household income in Everett, WA?
The median household income in Everett is $83,512, 15% lower than the Washington median of $98,141 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Everett?
The median home value in Everett is $565,300, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Everett?
The median gross rent in Everett is $1,740 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Everett, WA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Washington median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
What is the median age in Everett?
The median age in Everett is 37.2 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Everett?
The average commute to work in Everett is 27 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Everett?
The unemployment rate in Everett is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Everett?
28.8% of adults in Everett have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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