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Snohomish County
  • County in Washington

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade D
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade B minus
  8. Cost of Living
    grade D minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  11. Commute
    grade C+

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Snohomish County is located in Washington with a population of 820,024. In Snohomish County, 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 above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$483,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,641
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    32%
  • Own
    68%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    157.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    2.1
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    43.9
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    66.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    524.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,234.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    446.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    35%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    7%
    national  11%

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