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Is Everett a Good Place to Live? Everett, Washington: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Everett ranks #618 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #98 of 256 mid-size cities and #14 of 26 in Washington. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.1%, #37 of 241), and trails on high living costs (111.1, #208 of 256).
Everett by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Everett's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Everett?
Everett's cost of living index is 111.1, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1132 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,740/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $636,751, 8% above the typical Washington home ($591,879).
| Measure | Everett | WashingtonWA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 101.8 · US 100 | 111.1#1132 of 1,308 | 107 | 101.8 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $439,863 · US $368,697 | $636,751#970 of 1,187 | $591,879 | $439,863 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,871/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,946/mo#677 of 1,115 | — | $1,871/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $405,750 | $565,300#1040 of 1,309 | — | $405,750 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,641/mo | $1,740/mo#910 of 1,309 | — | $1,641/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 5x | 6.8x#1130 of 1,309 | — | 5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 23.9% | 25%#1004 of 1,309 | — | 23.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Washington is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Everett housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Everett is in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro.
Washington housing market →Is Everett safe?
Everett recorded 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 23% below the US rate of 328 and 11% below Washington's 284. That ranks #462 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #78 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Everett Police Department. Property crime runs 2,508 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Everett | WashingtonWA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 352 · US 328 | 252#462 of 1,085 | 284 | 352 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,730 · US 1,548 | 2,508#868 of 1,085 | 1,975 | 1,730 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Washington is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Everett?
The median household in Everett earns $83,512, in line with the US figure of $83,163 and 16% below Washington ($99,389). Unemployment is 4.9% (US 4.3%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Everett | WashingtonWA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $80,112 · US $83,163 | $83,512#557 of 1,312 | $99,389 | $80,112 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.3% | 4.9%#804 of 1,058 | 4.7% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 12.6% | 12.9%#725 of 1,312 | — | 12.6% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.3% · US +0.5% | +1.1%#213 of 1,132 | +0.9% | +0.3% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Washington is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Everett?
The median resident of Everett is 37.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 28.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #843 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Everett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 36.7 | 37.2 | 36.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 34% | 28.8%#843 of 1,312 | 34% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 56.7% | 49% | 56.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Everett's schools and health?
Everett's 23 public schools graduate 86.9% of students in four years (Washington 83.6%), with 18 students per teacher and $18,928 spent per pupil. 32.7% of adults are obese and 9.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 33.3% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Everett | WashingtonWA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 88% | 86.9%#627 of 1,063 | 83.6% | 88% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 17.4 | 18#837 of 1,188 | — | 17.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,993 | $18,928#269 of 1,188 | — | $14,993 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 33.3% | 32.7%#587 of 1,311 | — | 33.3% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.4%#278 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.5% | 17.5%#754 of 1,311 | — | 17.5% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.1% | 9.8%#637 of 1,311 | — | 11.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Washington is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 15,083 students are enrolled in Everett's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Everett?
The average commute in Everett is 26.9 minutes (Washington 27.2); 3.6% of workers take transit and 12.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Everett scores 13.8 of 20 (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 62.2°F and winters 41.3°F, with 33.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Everett | WashingtonWA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 24.6 min | 26.9 min#922 of 1,312 | 27.2 min | 24.6 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6% | 11%#1111 of 1,312 | 9.3% | 6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.7% | 67.2% | 65.1% | 70.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.3% | 12.7% | 16.4% | 13.3% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.6 | 13.8#187 of 1,312 | — | 11.6 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). Washington is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45.8 | 36.6 | 3.9 |
| Feb | 47.9 | 36.9 | 2.8 |
| Mar | 51.6 | 39 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 56.1 | 42.6 | 2.7 |
| May | 62.5 | 47.6 | 2.1 |
| Jun | 66.4 | 51.4 | 1.9 |
| Jul | 72.3 | 54.7 | 0.8 |
| Aug | 73 | 55.4 | 1 |
| Sep | 67.7 | 52.3 | 1.7 |
| Oct | 57.7 | 46 | 3.4 |
| Nov | 49.7 | 39.9 | 5 |
| Dec | 44.6 | 36 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Everett Snohomish Co Airport.
| Measure | Everett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 62.1°F | 51.4°F | 62.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.9°F | 62.2°F | 76.9°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 41.3°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.8 in | 33.4 in | 36.8 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Everett Snohomish Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Everett?
Snohomish County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 68% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Snohomish County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, landslide, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
| Measure | Everett | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 46 | 41#404 of 1,138 | 46 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 4 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.16% | 0.19%#916 of 1,312 | 0.16% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Snohomish County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Snohomish County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.098% | 97% of counties |
| Landslide | 0.0021% | 97% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0014% | 57% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.068% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Everett compare with similar-size cities?
Everett is one of 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track and ranks #98 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 111,845.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Everett, WAPop. 111,845 | #618 | 56.4 | $83,512 | $1,740/mo | 252 | 26.9 min |
| Miami Gardens, FLPop. 113,177 | #988 | 50.3 | $63,627 | $1,787/mo | 359 | 32.1 min |
| Lansing, MIPop. 113,023 | #1201 | 45.0 | $54,382 | $993/mo | 1,337 | 18.9 min |
| Gresham, ORPop. 112,378 | #882 | 52.0 | $77,795 | $1,586/mo | 362 | 26 min |
| Peoria, ILPop. 112,169 | #1153 | 46.5 | $59,410 | $1,005/mo | 1,256 | 17.9 min |
| East Los Angeles, CAPop. 111,647 | #1265 | 40.9 | $68,741 | $1,494/mo | no data | 30.2 min |
| Pueblo, COPop. 111,561 | #1247 | 42.6 | $56,664 | $1,082/mo | 1,177 | 19.4 min |
| Tuscaloosa, ALPop. 111,038 | #1082 | 48.3 | $51,464 | $1,055/mo | 480 | 19.6 min |
| South Fulton, GAPop. 110,471 | #763 | 53.9 | $82,324 | $1,702/mo | 477 | 32.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Everett compare with the rest of Washington?
Everett ranks #14 of the 26 Washington cities we track, with a score of 56.4 against Washington's statewide 61.8. Its households earn 16% below the Washington median. Violent crime is 11% below the statewide rate. Homes are 8% above the typical Washington home.
| City | Rank in WA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, WAPop. 77,353 | #1 | 71.1 | $162,560 | $2,409/mo | 104 |
| Kirkland, WAPop. 92,621 | #2 | 70.3 | $150,414 | $2,401/mo | 67 |
| Bellevue, WAPop. 151,847 | #3 | 70.0 | $165,576 | $2,572/mo | 114 |
| Shoreline, WAPop. 61,431 | #4 | 64.9 | $112,751 | $1,985/mo | 138 |
| Sammamish, WAPop. 66,463 | #5 | 64.2 | $239,690 | $2,857/mo | part year |
| Seattle, WAPop. 754,195 | #6 | 61.1 | $123,860 | $2,030/mo | 706 |
| Richland, WAPop. 62,753 | #7 | 60.2 | $95,813 | $1,468/mo | 257 |
| Renton, WAPop. 105,317 | #8 | 59.1 | $100,432 | $1,998/mo | 258 |
| Lacey, WAPop. 57,737 | #9 | 59.0 | $90,625 | $1,870/mo | 220 |
| Marysville, WAPop. 73,002 | #10 | 58.8 | $103,974 | $1,997/mo | 168 |
| Olympia, WAPop. 55,951 | #11 | 58.1 | $81,302 | $1,599/mo | 475 |
| Kent, WAPop. 135,603 | #12 | 56.8 | $92,302 | $1,909/mo | 283 |
| Auburn, WAPop. 85,676 | #13 | 56.7 | $97,884 | $1,786/mo | 300 |
| Everett, WAPop. 111,845 | #14 | 56.4 | $83,512 | $1,740/mo | 252 |
| Spokane Valley, WAPop. 106,365 | #15 | 56.4 | $74,042 | $1,353/mo | 233 |
| Pasco, WAPop. 79,575 | #16 | 56.2 | $85,586 | $1,227/mo | 338 |
| Burien, WAPop. 51,513 | #17 | 55.6 | $91,318 | $1,782/mo | 342 |
| Vancouver, WAPop. 195,300 | #18 | 54.3 | $81,338 | $1,702/mo | 556 |
The top 10 of the 26 and the cities ranked either side of Everett among the Washington cities we track, by overall score. Washington statewide: median income $99,389, violent crime 283.9 per 100,000.
How is Everett's score calculated?
Everett scores 56.4 out of 100, #618 of 1,312 (grade B, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Washington's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Everett. Similar-size median 52.9.
51.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Everett's police agency. Similar-size median 70.6.
72.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Everett. Similar-size median 53.8.
59.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Everett's public schools. Similar-size median 52.1.
60.9 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Everett's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.1.
46.3 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Everett. Similar-size median 51.2.
52.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Everett. Similar-size median 42.1.
49.0 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Everett. Similar-size median 50.1.
49.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Everett's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 56.1.
67.4 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 45.9.
44.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Everett's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 256 cities of 100,000 to 250,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Everett has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Everett
Is Everett, WA a good place to live?
Everett ranks #618 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #98 of 256 mid-size cities and #14 of 26 in Washington. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1.1%, #37 of 241), and trails on high living costs (111.1, #208 of 256).
What is the cost of living in Everett?
Everett's cost of living index is 111.1, 11% above the US level of 100 and #1132 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,740/mo against $1,641/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $636,751, 8% above the typical Washington home ($591,879).
What is the crime rate in Everett?
Everett recorded 252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 23% below the US rate of 328 and 11% below Washington's 284. That ranks #462 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #78 of 235 mid-size cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Everett Police Department. Property crime runs 2,508 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Everett?
The median household in Everett earns $83,512, in line with the US figure of $83,163 and 16% below Washington ($99,389). Unemployment is 4.9% (US 4.3%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Everett?
Median rent in Everett is $1,740/mo (Census), #910 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,946/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 25% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Everett?
The typical home value in Everett is $636,751, down 1.6% in a year, against $591,879 for Washington and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $565,300.
How are the public schools in Everett?
Everett's 23 public schools graduate 86.9% of students in four years (Washington 83.6%), with 18 students per teacher and $18,928 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Everett?
The average commute is 26.9 minutes, #922 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 27.2 minutes across Washington. 11% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Everett?
Everett averages 51.4°F over the year, 62.2°F in summer and 41.3°F in winter, with 33.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Everett walkable?
Everett scores 13.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (above average walkable), #187 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Everett at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Snohomish County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, landslide, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 70% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Everett?
Snohomish County's air had a median air quality index of 41, and 68% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Everett?
Everett has 111,845 residents. The median resident of Everett is 37.2 years old, against 36.7 in similar-size cities. 28.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #843 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Everett compare with the rest of Washington?
Everett ranks #14 of the 26 Washington cities we track, with a score of 56.4 against Washington's statewide 61.8. Its households earn 16% below the Washington median. Violent crime is 11% below the statewide rate. Homes are 8% above the typical Washington home.
What cities are similar in size to Everett?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Everett's population of 111,845 are Miami Gardens, FL (#988 overall), Lansing, MI (#1201 overall), Gresham, OR (#882 overall), Peoria, IL (#1153 overall), and East Los Angeles, CA (#1265 overall). Everett is #618.