Living in Snohomish, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Snohomish · Census data 2020–2024
Snohomish has 10,239 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $87,250 (11% lower than the Washington median), the median home value is $683,900, the median rent is $1,654/month.
Snohomish at a glance
- Population
- 10,239
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $87,250State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $683,900State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $1,654/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Snohomish a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Snohomish
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Snohomish the median home value is $683,900, 106% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,654 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,580 a month in housing costs.
Snohomish median household income
The median household income in Snohomish is $87,250 and the income per person is $51,704. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Snohomish: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,674
- Owner-occupied
- 55.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.6%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.24
Snohomish demographics
- Population
- 10,239
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 4,453
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Snohomish ›
Education in Snohomish
34.4% of adults 25 and older in Snohomish have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Snohomish
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Snohomish vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snohomish | 10,239 | $87,250 | $683,900 | $1,654 |
| Fobes Hill | 2,569 | $133,553 | $827,900 | $1,401 |
| Bunk Foss | 3,627 | $155,201 | $831,000 | $2,705 |
| Cavalero | 1,591 | $148,462 | $656,000 | $3,127 |
| Three Lakes | 4,055 | $172,879 | $842,800 | $1,730 |
| Eastmont | 23,721 | $138,912 | $784,000 | $2,443 |
| Machias | 1,276 | $151,875 | $714,100 | $3,102 |
| Everett | 111,845 | $83,512 | $565,300 | $1,740 |
| Lake Stevens | 40,253 | $122,336 | $635,600 | $2,224 |
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What is the median household income in Snohomish, WA?
The median household income in Snohomish is $87,250, 11% 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 Snohomish?
The median home value in Snohomish is $683,900, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Snohomish?
The median gross rent in Snohomish is $1,654 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Snohomish, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Washington median; home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Snohomish?
The median age in Snohomish is 42.5 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Snohomish?
The average commute to work in Snohomish is 29 minutes; 12% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Snohomish?
The unemployment rate in Snohomish is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Snohomish?
34.4% of adults in Snohomish 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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