What are the schools like in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish is served primarily by Snohomish School District. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Snohomish?

The median household income in Snohomish, WA is $81,731 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.2%.

What is the weather like in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish has an average high temperature of 47.9°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.0 inches.

Snohomish, WA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Snohomish, WA affordable or expensive?

Snohomish's cost of living index is 113, where 100 represents the national average. This means Snohomish is 13% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $529,400 and the median rent is $1,291 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish has a violent crime rate of 165.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1607.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Snohomish, WA a Good Place to Live?

Snohomish is a small city of 10,133 in Washington, with a median household income of $81,731 and a 7.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 113 (US average = 100), which is 13% above the national average.

Strengths: Snohomish stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Snohomish is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Snohomish city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 113.0

Snohomish's overall cost of living index is 113.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Snohomish costs roughly 13% more than the average American city.

Metric	Snohomish, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$529,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,291	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,731	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Snohomish's violent crime rate is 165.6 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

165.6 /100k

Property Crime

1607.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Snohomish is served primarily by Snohomish School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Snohomish, WA	National Avg
School District	Snohomish School District	—
Elementary Schools	9	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Snohomish sees average highs of 47.9°F in January and 74.8°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 3.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Snohomish, WA
Average High — January	47.9°F
Average High — July	74.8°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	3.0"

Demographics

Metric	Snohomish, WA	National Avg
Population	10,133	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	19.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fobes Hill, WA 2 mi Bunk Foss, WA 2 mi Cavalero, WA 3 mi Eastmont, WA 5 mi Machias, WA 5 mi

Snohomish vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Snohomish, WA affordable or expensive?

Snohomish's cost of living index is 113, where 100 is the national average. That puts Snohomish roughly 13% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $529,400 and median rent is $1,291/month.

What is the crime rate in Snohomish, WA?

Snohomish's violent crime rate is 165.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1607.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Snohomish?

Public schools in Snohomish are operated by Snohomish School District. The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Snohomish, WA a good place to live?

Snohomish, WA has a population of 10,133, a median household income of $81,731, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Snohomish?

Snohomish averages 47.9°F in January and 74.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 3.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Snohomish?

The population of Snohomish, Washington is 10,133 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Snohomish?

Key numbers for living in Snohomish: cost of living index 113 (100 = US average), median home $529,400, median household income $81,731, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Snohomish side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.