Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Stanwood
Stanwood, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,706
Population
8,463
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Small-town living between Seattle and Bellingham
Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Officially incorporated as a city in 1903, Stanwood is a charming small town with a rich history in the farming industry. Stanwood maintains its old-fashioned, idyllic feel with stretches of scenic farmland to this day. Stanwood is also home to a close-knit community, coming together for an array of family-friendly events such as Light Up Your Holidays, the Great Northwest Glass Quest, Snow Goose and Birding Festival, and much more.
The Stanwood community enjoys a broad selection of rentals, from apartments to houses and everything in between. Stanwood offers great opportunities for outdoor recreation at Church Creek Park, Heritage Park, and nearby Kayak Point County Park. Although residents love Stanwood’s small-town atmosphere, the city is also just an hour’s drive away from both Bellingham and Seattle.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,011
Average: $111,107
Education
1,779
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,140
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stanwood has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Stanwood, WA is $1,428 for a studio, $1,706 for one bedroom, $1,952 for two bedrooms, and $2,197 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stanwood has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,706/month
635 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stanwood, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
Public
Grades K-5
597 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
516 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
477 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
15 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,332 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
132 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wenberg County Park
- Cama Beach State Park
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.