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Snohomish County, Washington

FIPS 53061

Juniper

Snohomish County is in the highest 2% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 2% nationally for typical home value. And it sits in the highest 2% nationally for median rent.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$765,025

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

51%

Lower than 57% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

97.9

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Snohomish County.

The basics

Total Population

844,430

Median Age

38.6

Population Density

404.71

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$5,364

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.77%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

6.26×

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$111,246

Higher than 97% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,949

Higher than 98% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.3%

Lower than 75% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

47%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

33%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

72.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.5

Avg Temperature (°F)

51.2

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

1.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

45.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

43

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Snohomish County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Snohomish County?
The estimated median home value in Snohomish County today is $765,025, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Snohomish County?
The median annual property tax in Snohomish County is $5,364, an effective rate of 0.77% of home value.
Is Snohomish County expensive to live in?
Homes in Snohomish County cost about 6.26× the median household income, higher than 97% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Snohomish County?
The median gross rent in Snohomish County is $1,949 a month, higher than 98% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Snohomish County?
Home prices in Snohomish County have moved 51% over the past five years (1.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County has a population of 844,430, about 404.71 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 38.6.
What is the weather like in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County averages 51.2°F year-round, summer highs near 72.4°F, winter lows around 34.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Snohomish County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Snohomish County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 97.9 (higher than 98% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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