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Darrington, WA


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Darrington, Washington

Darrington, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 33 miles NE of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 56 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The town is considered part of the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Darrington has a population of 1,136.

The People and Families of Darrington

In Darrington, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Darrington had a median family income of $44,063.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Darrington ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Darrington Housing

About 67% of housing units in Darrington are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Darrington, 86% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the town are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most.

Of Note

High Points

Darrington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Washington):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Darrington Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Darrington Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Darrington, WA

Comparing Darrington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Washington (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population67
Racial Diversity41
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home75
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built42
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents25
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