At a Glance
Median Income
$51,319
$31,331 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $319,055
Median Rent
$950/mo
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
22.3% smoking rate
How Stanwood Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stanwood's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stanwood a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stanwood residents earn a median household income of $51,319 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,331. The unemployment rate stands at 16.9% (369% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 696 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stanwood is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,055. Median rent is $950/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
8.7% of adults in Stanwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stanwood has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population163
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density679/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,319
Per Capita$31,331
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,626M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent$950
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$319,055
Housing Units81
Rent Burden26.7%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death8,230/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation997 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed163 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Stanwood was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 163 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.