The Town FilesSnohomish, Washington
City in Snohomish County · population 10,126 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $683,900
- Household income
- $87,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 35° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 42.5
Snohomish is a city of 10,126 people in Snohomish County, Washington. The median home is worth $683,900, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more walkable than 94% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 94% of Washington towns, hipper than 90% of Washington towns.
How Snohomish 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 Snohomish is worth $683,900, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 7.8 times the median household income of $87,250, which is more affordable than 5% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,654 a month. 55.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Snohomish | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $683,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,654 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $87,250 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 7.8× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 55.4% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Snohomish
| People | Snohomish | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.1% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.4% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.1 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 93.9% |
Weather in Snohomish
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 34.6°F. About 40.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.0 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snohomish since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F1, struck on October 26, 1971 about 8.5 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 April 15, 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 Snohomish itself the ACS puts it at 10.6%.
Public schools in Snohomish
20 public schools with 10,104 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glacier Peak High School | 9-12 | 1,630 | 24.0 |
| Snohomish High School | 9-12 | 1,525 | 22.4 |
| Centennial Middle School | 7-8 | 735 | 22.3 |
| Dutch Hill Elementary | K-6 | 685 | 18.5 |
| Little Cedars Elementary School | K-6 | 652 | 18.1 |
| Valley View Middle School | 7-8 | 625 | 22.3 |
| Machias Elementary | K-6 | 622 | 18.8 |
| Central Emerson Elementary | K-6 | 472 | 14.8 |
| Riverview Elementary | K-6 | 468 | 18.0 |
| Totem Falls | PK-6 | 441 | 15.8 |
| Cathcart Elementary | K-6 | 437 | 18.2 |
| Chain Lake Elementary School | PK-5 | 428 | 16.5 |
Towns near Snohomish
- Fobes Hill, WA2.0 mi · 2,628 people · home $827,900
- Bunk Foss, WA2.3 mi · 3,680 people · home $831,000
- Cavalero, WA3.3 mi · 5,232 people · home $656,000
- Eastmont, WA4.7 mi · 24,059 people · home $784,000
- Lake Stevens, WA5.2 mi · 35,630 people · home $635,600
- Everett, WA5.2 mi · 110,629 people · home $565,300
- Chain Lake, WA5.2 mi · 4,806 people · home $873,000
- Silver Firs, WA5.2 mi · 22,174 people · home $859,900
Snohomish questions
Is Snohomish, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Snohomish scores better for retirees than 54% of Washington towns and quieter than 34%. 20.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Snohomish?
The median owner-occupied home in Snohomish is valued at $683,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,250, so homes cost about 7.8 times income. Median rent is $1,654 a month.
What is the weather like in Snohomish?
July highs average 74.8°F and January lows 34.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.0 inches of snow.
Does Snohomish get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Snohomish since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on October 26, 1971. 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)