The Town FilesHigh Bridge, Washington
Community in Snohomish County · population 3,140 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $963,700
- Household income
- $167,337
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 74°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.5
High Bridge is a community of 3,140 people in Snohomish County, Washington. The median home is worth $963,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for families than 97% of Washington towns, more upscale than 92% of Washington towns, better transit than 90% of Washington towns.
How High Bridge ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in High Bridge is worth $963,700, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.8 times the median household income of $167,337, which is more affordable than 36% of Washington towns. 93.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | High Bridge | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $963,700 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | — | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $167,337 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 93.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in High Bridge
| People | High Bridge | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.7% | — |
| Work from home | 29.9% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 31.4 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.7% | 93.9% |
Weather in High Bridge
July highs average 74.2°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 50.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 2 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 60 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of High Bridge since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 24, 1997 about 9.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 1997.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 10, 2006.
Severe weather in Snohomish County since 1996
Snohomish County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Snohomish County
Snohomish County had 297,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,940 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in High Bridge itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near High Bridge
- Maltby, WA3.8 mi · 11,277 people · home $1,002,100
- Cottage Lake, WA4.4 mi · 22,857 people · home $1,230,700
- Monroe, WA4.5 mi · 19,699 people · home $668,400
- Duvall, WA5.1 mi · 8,034 people · home $830,100
- Cathcart, WA5.3 mi · 2,647 people · home $908,900
- Clearview, WA6.0 mi · 3,648 people · home $892,000
- Woodinville, WA6.4 mi · 13,069 people · home $1,100,100
- Chain Lake, WA7.3 mi · 4,806 people · home $873,000
High Bridge questions
Is High Bridge, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, High Bridge scores better for retirees than 89% of Washington towns and quieter than 82%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.5).
How much does a house cost in High Bridge?
The median owner-occupied home in High Bridge is valued at $963,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $167,337, so homes cost about 5.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in High Bridge?
July highs average 74.2°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.8 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does High Bridge get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of High Bridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 24, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)