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Snohomish, WA

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,443

Population

10,608

Renter Mix

40% Rent

Small-town charm abounds in this Seattle suburb

Riverside Scenic Peaceful

Situated about 30 miles north of Seattle, Snohomish is a charming small town in a beautiful locale. Snohomish sits where the Pilchuck River meets the Snohomish River, providing residents with plenty of opportunities to enjoy natural beauty and outdoor recreation. Ferguson Park, Hill Park, Pilchuck Park, and Snohomish Aquatic Center are among the many recreational venues that are popular with the community.

Snohomish’s scenic environment is only matched by its strong sense of community. Residents come together for numerous special events, including Kla Ha Ya Days, Zombie Walk, Charm Walk, and Chase the Grinch Out. The community also gathers in historic Downtown Snohomish, which is brimming with antique stores, restaurants, breweries, distilleries, and much more. Renting an apartment in Snohomish earns residents a place in the close-knit community, along with easy access to major employers in nearby Everett, Redmond, Kirkland, and Downtown Seattle.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$88,833

Average: $110,454

Education

2,537

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,950

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

20%

Housing Distribution

Snohomish has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Snohomish, WA is $1,169 for a studio, $1,467 for one bedroom, $1,647 for two bedrooms, and $2,231 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Snohomish has increased by 0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,467/month
551 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Dutch Hill Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

653 Students

Dutch Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

653 Students

Little Cedars Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

610 Students

Cathcart Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

Cathcart Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

434 Students

Valley View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

637 Students

Hidden River Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

327 Students

Centennial Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

720 Students

Snohomish Center

Public

Grades K-12

9 Students

Glacier Peak High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,630 Students

Snohomish High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,565 Students

Aim High School

Public

Grades 9-12

146 Students

Snohomish Center

Public

Grades K-12

9 Students

High School Re Entry

Public

Grades 9-12

4 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Summit Park
  • Green Lantern Park
  • Sullivan Park-Silver Lake
  • Hauge Homestead Park
  • Langus Riverfront Park

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma 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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.