At a Glance
Median Income
$64,438
$31,343 per capita
Home Value
$373,300
Zillow: $424,422
Median Rent
$898/mo
32.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
205/100K
1,092/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.7%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.4%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
13.9% smoking rate
How Darrington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Darrington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Darrington a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Darrington residents earn a median household income of $64,438 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,343. The unemployment rate stands at 14.4% (300% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,620 business establishments, including 1,759 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Darrington is $373,300 , 32% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $424,422. Median rent is $898/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Darrington reports 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,092/100K.
Education
23.7% of adults in Darrington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Darrington has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,397
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density728/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$64,438
Per Capita$31,343
Unemployment14.4%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$61,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,537
Housing
B
Home Value$373,300
Rent$898
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$424,422
Housing Units633
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent205/100K
Property1,092/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,059/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain83.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation548 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.7%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Darrington was founded in 1891.
The median home in Darrington was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Skagit Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 1,759 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 57 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.