Living in Marysville, WA
Marysville is the 488th-largest city in the US, home to about 78,000 people in 2025. It is growing fast: up 9.9% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run above the national average (111.1 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 77,686+9.9% since 2020
- Median home value
- $567,9005.5 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,997/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $103,974median, per year
- Price level
- 111.1US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 47° / 77°lows 29° / 48°
- Average commute
- 32 min14% 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 20 ft
Metro area: Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
Cost of living in Marysville
The median home in Marysville is worth $567,900 and the median household earns $103,974 a year, so a typical home costs about 5.5 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,997 a month, about 23% 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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Marysville weather
Average highs run from 47°F in January to 77°F in July, and January nights average 29°F. It gets 49 inches of rain and melted snow a year and 4 inches of snow. Nights drop below freezing about 94 times a year. The most comfortable months are June to September.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Marysville
People and work
The median resident is 38.0 years old, and 24% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 69% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 32 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 38.0370th youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 69%of households
- People per sq mile
- 3,74320.8 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 2%1% walk, 0.5% bike
- Unemployment
- 3.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 8.1%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1994median year
Who moves to Marysville, 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.
Parks and sights near Marysville
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Everett Community College 7 miles
- Edmonds College 21 miles
- Seattle Central College 34 miles
- Seattle University 35 miles
- Skagit Valley College 25 miles
- Shoreline College 26 miles
Places from Wikidata (CC0), linked to each one's official site or Wikipedia article. Check hours and fees before you go.
Airports near Marysville
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Paine Field Airport PAE | 14 mi | 275,996 |
| Boeing Field Airport BFI | 40 mi | 28,769 |
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport SEA | 45 mi | 25,414,592 |
| Bellingham International Airport BLI | 51 mi | 266,703 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Marysville
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett Community College | 7 mi | 4,709 | $18,421 | n/a |
| Edmonds College | 21 mi | 3,656 | $24,646 | n/a |
| Skagit Valley College | 25 mi | 2,477 | $18,835 | n/a |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Wildfire smoke in Marysville
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Marysville on about 65 days a year, including about 22 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Marysville
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 25,969 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Marysville
Downtown Marysville is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marysville School District | Pre-K to 12 | 9,760 | 24 | 18.8 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Everett School District (20,489 students), Mukilteo School District (15,175 students), Lake Stevens School District (10,117 students), Snohomish School District (9,732 students), Arlington School District (5,588 students), Stanwood-Camano School District (4,880 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Marysville's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Marysville's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Rialto, CA60% matchCompare
- Eugene, OR51% matchCompare
- Jersey City, NJ50% matchCompare
- Stamford, CT49% matchCompare
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Ski resorts near Marysville
- Big Four Ski Area 30 miles
- Stevens Pass Ski Area 55 miles
- Alpental 56 miles
- Mt. Baker Ski Area 57 miles
Straight-line distance. All ski resorts.
Pros and cons of living in Marysville
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Pros
- Data Washington has no state income tax on wages.
- Data The city is growing fast (+9.9% since 2020), a sign of jobs and new housing.
Cons
- 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.
- Data Commutes are long: 32 minutes each way on average.
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Cities near Marysville
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, WA | 11 mi | 113,567 | $565,300 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Kirkland, WA | 29 mi | 97,410 | $1,115,400 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Redmond, WA | 29 mi | 82,506 | $1,167,800 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Bellevue, WA | 34 mi | 154,193 | $1,340,300 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Seattle, WA | 35 mi | 784,777 | $938,600 | 111.1 | Compare |
| Renton, WA | 43 mi | 104,975 | $672,600 | 111.1 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Marysville ranks 45th of 73 in our best suburbs of Seattle ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Marysville a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show a growing population, no state income tax on wages; the trade-offs are high prices, long commutes. Compare Marysville side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Marysville?
The Census Bureau estimates Marysville had 77,686 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 70,715 in April 2020 (+9.9%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Marysville?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $83,300 in the Marysville area. The median household here earns $103,974.
When is the best time to visit Marysville?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, June to September are the most comfortable months. July averages 77°F and January 47°F for daytime highs.
What county is Marysville in?
Marysville is in Snohomish County, Washington. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Marysville in?
Marysville is on Pacific Time (UTC-8, or UTC-7 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Marysville?
About 20 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 Marysville. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Arlington, WA station. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.