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Everett, WA


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Everett, Washington

Introduction to Everett, Washington

Everett is situated along the Port Gardner Peninsula in the Puget Sound region in Snohomish County. Everett includes the second biggest marina on the West Coast. The city is home to a prominent Boeing Assembly facility, the Naval Station Everett and a large Kimberly-Clark paper mill. The international shipping port is a major factor for the economy.

History

The Everett Land Company acquired a substantial acreage which became available after the signing of the Treaty of Point Elliot. The company's goal was to establish a city. In 1861 Dennis Brigham constructed the first cabin in the area. In 1893 the city was incorporated and the Northern Railroad arrived. Saws mills and the port were stimulating the economy. Steam riverboats utilized during the Yukon Gold Rush were constructed in town.

Attractions

  • The Everett Historic District features a large number of impressive homes.
  • Everett Farmer's Market.
  • The Boeing Tour Center allows visitors to view airplanes in different stages of flight testing and manufacturing.
  • Waterfront Concert Series.
  • Flying Heritage Collection includes numerous planes utilized during wartime.
  • Fresh Paint Festival of Artists.
  • Walter E. Hall Park.
  • Forest Park.
  • Nishiyama Garden is a Japanese style garden situated at Everett Community College.
  • Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens incudes conifer, dahlia and woodland gardens and scenic views of Puget Sound.
  • Narbeck Wetland Sanctuary.
  • Everett Mall.

Culture

  • Everett Events Center
  • Everett Theatre
  • Imagine Children's Museum
  • Village Theatre
  • Everett Performing Arts Center
  • Snohomish County Historical Museum
  • Everett Symphony
  • Arts Council of Snohomish County

Activities and Sports

Silver Lake and the narrow man-made Jetty Island include popular sandy swimming beach areas. The Port of Everett provides residents and visitors with a variety of recreational opportunities. Visitors enjoy the whale watching tours in the Puget Sound, San Juan Islands and Seattle areas. Guided deep-sea fishing trips are popular. Opportunities for river fishing are also available.

The city is home to the Everett Aqua Sox baseball team, an arena football team and a basketball team which plays in the IBL. The Everett Silvertips play in the Western Hockey League.

Higher Education

The town is home to Ashmead College, City University, Bryman College, Western Washington University and Everett Community College.

Transportation

Sound Transit offers commuter train as well as bus transportation to Seattle. Amtrak also provides transportation to Seattle.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 13%Everett Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Everett Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 18%Everett Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Everett, WA

Comparing Everett 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men79
Racial Diversity59
Well-Paid Single Women58
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty45
Median Family Income46
College Educated Adults46

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use89
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone88
Housing Recently Built66
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime12

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