Living in Everett, WA
Everett is the 281st-largest city in the US, home to about 114,000 people in 2025. It has grown 2.8% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (111.1 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 113,567+2.8% since 2020
- Median home value
- $565,3006.8 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,740/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $83,512median, per year
- Price level
- 111.1US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 46° / 72°lows 37° / 55°
- Average commute
- 27 min13% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Snohomish County
Time zone: Pacific Time (UTC-8, UTC-7 in summer)
Elevation: about 82 ft
Metro area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Cost of living in Everett
The median home in Everett is worth $565,300 and the median household earns $83,512 a year, so a typical home costs about 6.8 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,740 a month, about 25% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area at 111.1, with housing at 151.3 and goods at 104.0 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $83,300 here. Washington has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Washington is 9.57%.
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Everett weather
Average highs run from 46°F in January to 72°F in July, and January nights average 37°F. It gets 33 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 3 inches of snow. The most comfortable months are May to September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Everett
People and work
The median resident is 37.2 years old, and 29% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 49% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 27 minutes; 13% of workers work from home and 4% take public transit.
- Median age
- 37.2325th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 29%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 49%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,38033.6 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 4%4% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 5.8%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 12.9%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1981median year
Who moves to Everett, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from Phoenix (Maricopa County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and San Diego (San Diego County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Phoenix (Maricopa County), Spokane (Spokane County) and San Diego (San Diego County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Snohomish County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: ice storm, landslide, inland flooding, earthquake.
Home prices
-0.5% in a year
Up 32% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Everett, WA (MSAD) area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
56% good days
1 day unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Pros and cons of living in Everett
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Pros
- Data Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Cons
- Data Homes are expensive for local pay: the median home costs 6.8 years of median household income.
- Data Everyday prices in the metro run 11% above the US average, mostly because of housing.
- Data Sales tax is high: 9.57% on average with local taxes.
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Cities near Everett
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville, WA | 11 mi | 77,686 | $567,900 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Kirkland, WA | 18 mi | 97,410 | $1,115,400 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Redmond, WA | 19 mi | 82,506 | $1,167,800 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Bellevue, WA | 23 mi | 154,193 | $1,340,300 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Seattle, WA | 24 mi | 784,777 | $938,600 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Renton, WA | 33 mi | 104,975 | $672,600 | 111.1 | Compare |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Everett a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are high prices, expensive homes relative to local incomes. Compare Everett side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Everett?
The Census Bureau estimates Everett had 113,567 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 110,514 in April 2020 (+2.8%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Everett?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $83,300 in the Everett area. The median household here earns $83,512.
When is the best time to visit Everett?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, May to September are the most comfortable months. July averages 72°F and January 46°F for daytime highs.
What county is Everett in?
Everett is in Snohomish County, Washington. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Everett in?
Everett is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Everett?
About 82 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. Washington does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Everett. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Everett Snohomish Airport, WA station; snowfall from Monroe, WA. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.