Median Income
$58,750
22% lower than US avg
Home Value
$137,700
51% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$861
26% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment
1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
6.7%
46% lower than US avg
How Stanwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population520
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density650/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$35,348
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$811M
Commute30 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,700
Rent$861
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$173,673
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity41.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation844 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.73
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Libraries8
Is Stanwood a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stanwood receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stanwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stanwood is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stanwood is $137,700, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Stanwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Stanwood has a population of 520 with a density of 650 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.7%), with 2.1% Hispanic, 3.1% Black.
Population
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.8% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| 99% below US avg |
The median household income in Stanwood is $58,750, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $35,348 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $947 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,774 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 588 |
| County GDP | $811M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 41 |
| Retail | 50 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.99% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 30.2 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
The median home value in Stanwood is $137,700, 51% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $861 (26% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $173,673.
Home Values
| Census Median | $137,700 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $173,673 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,113 |
| 18% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 2.99% |
In Stanwood, 41.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.7% report depression. 24.5% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Stanwood vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 41.3% |
| 29% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 97.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,019/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 41 |
Crime Rates: Stanwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
Safety Score
Stanwood has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
20°F Jan (-7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 36.5 inches |
| 4% below US avg |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8927°N, 91.1488°W |
| County FIPS | 19031 |