Seattle metro, WA relocation guide
Moving to Stanwood, WA
About Stanwood
Stanwood is a city of 7,705 (2020 Census) in the northwest corner of Snohomish County near the Stillaguamish River delta, gateway to Camano Island (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). It is a genuine small town with an agricultural and food-processing backbone — Twin City Foods anchors the local economy — and a commuter base pointed at Boeing Everett and Naval Station Everett. The historic east Stanwood downtown keeps a frontier-town feel. Prices reflect the distance from Seattle: attainable by county standards, with more land per dollar. The Stanwood-Camano School District serves both Stanwood and Camano Island.
Home prices in Stanwood
The median listing price in Stanwood is $734,950.
Top places in Stanwood
- Historic downtown Stanwood — frontier-town main street.
- Stanwood station — Amtrak Cascades stop.
- Stillaguamish River delta — birding and estuary views.
- Nearby Camano Island — beaches and parks minutes west.
- Church Creek Park — community park and trails.
Commuting from Stanwood
- Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–70 minutes no-traffic (about 50 miles) via I-5; 90+ minutes in peak hours.
- Amtrak Cascades serves Stanwood station (intercity, not commuter rail); Sounder does not stop here.
- Community Transit buses connect to Everett and Mount Vernon; many residents commute to Boeing Everett (~25 min south).
Schools in Stanwood
Public schools: Stanwood-Camano School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Stanwood FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stanwood, WA?
The median listing price in Stanwood is $734,950. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Stanwood, WA?
Drive to downtown Seattle: approximately 55–70 minutes no-traffic (about 50 miles) via I-5; 90+ minutes in peak hours. - Which school district serves Stanwood, WA?
Stanwood is served by Stanwood-Camano School District. 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.