Granite Falls, WA

Granite Falls, Washington

Granite Falls, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 13 miles NE of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 37 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The people of the city are in the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Granite Falls has a population of 2,347.

The People and Families of Granite Falls

In Granite Falls, about 60% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Granite Falls, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granite Falls had a median family income of $52,150.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Granite Falls residents, with $2,700. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Granite Falls Housing

In Granite Falls, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Granite Falls, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Granite Falls, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Granite Falls Almanac

Granite Falls Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Granite Falls Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Granite Falls residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Granite Falls High Schools (2004)

GRANITE FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
405 N. ALDER AVE.
360-691-7713
Serves 696 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.8

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