Everett, Washington
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Everett.
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How much does it cost to live in Everett?
For relocators asking how much Everett costs: the housing index sits at 150 versus 100 nationally, with homes near $532,300 and rents near $1,675. Local median income is about $81,502 and unemployment recently ran 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%). Commutes average 30 minutes. Violent-offense rates run about 303.6 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 150U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $532,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,675U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $81,502U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 5.0%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 30 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 303.6per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 71°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Everett compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 113,011City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $81,502Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-yearNear U.S. avg ($78,538)U.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 150ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year50% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $532,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year75% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,675City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year24% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 5.0%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 30 min20% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 45Near U.S. avg (45)U.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 303.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)48% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 3553.8annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)15% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 71°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals16.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 37°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals3.0°F above U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 33.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normalsNear U.S. avg (33 in)U.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 187As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals30% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Everett grew 9.5% from 103,173 in 2010 to 113,011 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Everett expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Everett runs 50 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 150 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $532,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,675 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Everett?
Budget first around $1,675/month rent or $532,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $532,300
- Median rent $1,675/month
- Median household income $81,502
What is the job market like in Everett?
Labor-market context for Everett: unemployment 5.0% and median income $81,502. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 5.0% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $81,502
How long is the typical commute in Everett?
Plan on roughly 30 minutes each way in Everett. Walk Score estimates around 45 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 30 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 45/100
Is Everett safer than similar U.S. cities?
Everett's FBI-derived violent rate (~303.6/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 303.6 per 100k
- Property 3553.8 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Everett?
Everett's climate profile: 71°F summer peaks, 37°F winter mornings, 33.4" annual rainfall, and 187 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 71°F
- Winter low 37°F
- 33.4 in rain · 187 sunny days
About 113,011 people live in Everett, WA. Households here report a median income near $81,502; our housing-derived cost index is about 150 (well above the national housing-cost baseline). Entry home prices around $532,300 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Gray winters west of the Cascades and dry inland basins split lifestyles. Pack for 71°F summer peaks; winter mornings often settle near 37°F. Commutes average near 30 minutes one-way, with walkability near 45/100. BLS LAUS puts recent unemployment around 5.0% for the surrounding county. Violent-offense rates around 303.6 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Everett is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Everett with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Everett city, 1600000US5322640) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Snohomish County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00024222 EVERETT SNOHOMISH AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10