Everett

Sunset over Everett
Admiralty Head Light on Whidbey Island
Ferry near Whidbey Island

Everett, WA Area Guide

Seattle suburb enjoys access to the city, beaches, and mountains.

Coastal Riverside Lush Convenient Active Scenic Affordable

Living in Everett, Washington combines waterfront living with city convenience in a scenic Puget Sound setting. Located on the Port Gardner Peninsula, residents enjoy views of the Olympic Mountains while accessing the amenities of Snohomish County's largest city. The rental market remains steady, with average rents ranging from $1,408 for studios to $2,506 for four-bedroom homes, showing modest year-over-year increases between 0.6% to 2.6% depending on unit size.

The Northwest and Delta neighborhoods showcase historic architecture, while downtown features newer apartment communities. The waterfront continues to evolve with the development of Waterfront Place, adding public spaces and dining options along the shore. The Boeing factory represents a cornerstone of local industry, while Naval Station Everett and Providence Regional Medical Center contribute to employment opportunities. Outdoor recreation spans across Forest Park's 197 acres and extends to Jetty Island, accessible by seasonal ferry from July through Labor Day. Local arts flourish at the Schack Art Center and Historic Everett Theatre, which hosts performances throughout the year. Residents appreciate the lower cost of living compared to neighboring Seattle while maintaining easy access to metropolitan amenities.

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Admiralty Head Light on Whidbey Island

Ferry near Whidbey Island

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Everett, WA is $1,430 for a studio, $1,633 for one bedroom, $1,874 for two bedrooms, and $2,309 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Everett has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,633/month
664 Sq Ft
House
$2,992/month
1,529 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,375/month
1,160 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Everett, WA is 17.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Everett is 34.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,430 - $2,309. You can expect to pay 9.4% more for groceries, 8.1% less for utilities, and 16.6% more for transportation.

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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Everett, WA is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

59 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Some Transit

35 / 100

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

Bikeable

55 / 100

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Forest View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Silver Firs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Jackson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

Silver Lake Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Gateway Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Evergreen Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Eisenhower Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

North Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Voyager Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Cascade High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Everett High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Mariner High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Special Services

Public

Grades PK-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Johnston-Kelly Park
  • Howarth Park
  • Hannabrook Park
  • Harborview Park
  • Imagine Children's Museum

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.