Snohomish, WA

Snohomish, Washington

Snohomish, Washington, in Snohomish county, is 6 miles SE of Everett, Washington (center to center) and 23 miles NE of Seattle, Washington. The city is home to some 8,494 residents.

The People and Families of Snohomish

In Snohomish, about 47% of adults are married. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Snohomish had a median family income of $61,034. More so than most places, the people in Snohomish generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($18,715) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Snohomish. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Snohomish Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Snohomish was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon.

Commuting

In Snohomish, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 14%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Snohomish, WA

Comparing Snohomish 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 Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
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
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

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

Crime

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

Snohomish Almanac

Snohomish Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Snohomish Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Snohomish, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Snohomish High Schools (2004)

SNOHOMISH HIGH SCHOOL
1316 FIFTH STREET
360-563-4002
Serves 1,990 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 24.9

PARENT PARTNERHIP
1601 AVENUE D
A Non-traditional School
Serves 108 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 108

AIM HIGH SCHOOL
1601 AVENUE D
360-563-7289
Serves 71 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 71

SNOHOMISH CENTER
1601 AVENUE D
360-568-0617
A Special Education School
Serves 45 students.

HIGH SCHOOL RE ENTRY
1316 FIFTH STREET
360-563-7322
Serves 27 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

Snohomish Colleges

(List of All Washington Colleges)

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