At a Glance
Median Income
$84,688
$49,486 per capita
Home Value
$599,600
Zillow: $911,318
Median Rent
$1,459/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
1,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.3%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.5%
11.2% smoking rate
How Snohomish Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Snohomish's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Snohomish a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Snohomish residents earn a median household income of $84,688 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,486. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,739 business establishments, including 580 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Snohomish is $599,600 , 113% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,318. Median rent is $1,459/month, with 30.7% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Snohomish reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,617/100K.
Education
32.3% of adults in Snohomish hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Snohomish has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population10,177
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density2,891/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$84,688
Per Capita$49,486
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$18,349M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
Housing
C+
Home Value$599,600
Rent$1,459
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$911,318
Housing Units4,599
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property1,617/100K
Health
Obesity32.5%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,099/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation148 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.3%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Snohomish was founded in 1859.
The median home in Snohomish was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 580 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.