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Snohomish County

#6 in Best Counties for Families in Washington
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • County in Washington
  • 77 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      C-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      D+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      C+
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    Snohomish County is located in Washington with a population of 771,904. Living in Snohomish County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Snohomish County there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Snohomish County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Snohomish County are highly rated.
    Population
    771,904

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $338,400
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,269
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Snohomish County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      157.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      2.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      43.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      66.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      524.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,234.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      446.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      15%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      37%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      13%

    Working in Snohomish County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,020
    National
    $55,322
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      Snohomish County Reviews

      77 reviews
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      Moving into the small town of Snohomish seemed boring at first. Surrounded by antique shops and farms made me miss the big city. However, I grew to love the small town for all its little quirks. Haunted corn mazes are only 5 minutes away, and there are so many places to pick your own vegetables! Although Snohomish could improve by providing shoulders on their more dangerous roads, I would change a thing about the farms or old-fashioned style of downtown Snohomish.
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      Snohomish is a beautiful place to live. This small town has a very cute downtown area filled with small shops, restaurants and walking trails that follow the Snohomish River! Snohomish is relatively safe, has lots of farmland and a wonderful library and aquatic center! Snohomish is also home to Harvey Airfield, where you can try skydiving, take a sunset hot-balloon ride, or attend the annual summer Kla Ha Ya Days fair! Just across the highway from Harvey Field, is Stocker Farms, where they have an annual spooky corn-maze. Snohomish is a great place to live, close to the big city, but just far enough way to be nice a quiet!
      My experience in Snohomish County has been pleasant overall. Having lived in this county for most of my life, I have had the joy of being involved in many aspects of the community. The most attractive elements of the area include many scenic areas with opportunities for hiking, biking, and simply enjoying nature, many historic areas with dedicated supporters, and a quite serviceable school system. It is a very family-friendly area in most places. However, there are a few downsides. Traffic can be quite slow and many areas of the county are not well maintained. The county does a fairly good job in responding to suggestions and many problems are addressed in efficient time. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly say that I enjoy living in this county and believe it deserves a “Very Good” rating.