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Silver Firs

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Snohomish County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA
  • 46 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      C
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Silver Firs is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 22,937. Silver Firs is in Snohomish County and is one of the best places to live in Washington. Living in Silver Firs offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Silver Firs there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Silver Firs and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Silver Firs are highly rated.
    About Silver Firs...
    Population
    22,937

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $410,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,801
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      14%
    • Own
      86%
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    Silver Firs Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      17%
    • 45-54 years
      18%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      7%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Silver Firs

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $114,193
    National
    $55,322
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      Silver Firs Reviews

      46 reviews
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      We have lived here for 12 years and put 3 kids through the schools here. The area has changed a lot in the last decade. The infrastructure is now overloaded (roads, schools, grocery stores) due to massive unplanned growth. Safety and affordability are headed in the wrong direction. The county does not care to address the major increase in road noise after opening 132nd to Highway 9. If you would like to enjoy the many trails through the area you will have to watch out for broken glass and drug paraphernalia. The schools are more concerned with what's politically correct than giving our children a solid education based on asking questions and critical thinking. This place used to be beautiful and peaceful, which I loved. If you are looking for an "urban suburb" then this area is probably for you.
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      I've lived in the Snohomish area for as long as I can remember and I cannot think of a better area to grow up in! I live right by the park so in the summer it's fun to spend time outdoors and the outdoor movies are always wonderful. The school district is simply one of the best--the teachers and students are incredibly nice and supportive. The only drawback is that because Snohomish is so small, there aren't many things to do. People in Seattle, Bellevue, or other large cities can walk to town or the mall, but in Snohomish we usually just drive to Everett or Woodinville. However, being in such a rural area does mean we are relatively safe.
      Exceptionally beautiful and safe area. One of the best suburbs in the Greater Seattle/Bellevue area!