Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Everett, WA
About Everett
Everett is the county seat and largest city in Snohomish County — population 110,629 (2020 Census) — 25 miles north of Seattle on Port Gardner Bay (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It is an aerospace and maritime employment hub: the Boeing Everett Factory (one of the world's largest buildings by volume) and Naval Station Everett anchor the economy, with the Port of Everett driving waterfront redevelopment. Downtown Hewitt Avenue has historic bones; neighborhoods range from old Everett hilltop homes with Sound views to suburban tracts south. Everett Station is the north terminus of the Sounder North Line.
Home prices in Everett
The median listing price in Everett is $617,000.
Top places in Everett
- Port of Everett waterfront — marina, restaurants, and Jetty Island (seasonal ferry).
- Naval Station Everett — homeport on the waterfront (view from Grand Ave).
- Imagine Children's Museum — downtown family anchor.
- Schack Art Center — downtown arts venue.
- Funko Field — home of the Everett AquaSox (minor-league baseball).
- Grand Avenue Park — bluff views over Port Gardner Bay.
- Historic Hewitt Avenue — downtown core.
Commuting from Everett
- Sounder North Line: Everett Station to King Street Station — approximately 60 minutes, weekday peak service.
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 30–45 minutes no-traffic (about 25 miles) via I-5; 60+ minutes in peak hours.
- Sound Transit Express buses (510/512 corridors) run frequently to downtown Seattle and Northgate/Link.
Schools in Everett
Public schools: Everett Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Everett FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Everett, WA?
The median listing price in Everett is $617,000. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Everett, WA?
Sounder North Line: Everett Station to King Street Station — approximately 60 minutes, weekday peak service. - Which school district serves Everett, WA?
Everett is served by Everett Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.