Everett's waterfront location along Puget Sound creates exceptional recreational opportunities at Jetty Island, a summer ferry-accessible destination perfect for beach activities and wildlife viewing. The Boeing Everett Factory, the world's largest building by volume, produces iconic aircraft like the 747 and 787 Dreamliner with public tours available. The city features diverse entertainment venues including Angel of the Winds Arena for Silvertips hockey games and concerts, plus the Everett Performing Arts Center for theater productions. Families enjoy the interactive exhibits at Imagine Children's Museum and the extensive amenities at Forest Park, which includes walking trails, a swimming pool, and an animal farm. The dining scene ranges from waterfront seafood at Anthony's HomePort to upscale steaks at 16Eleven.
The housing market includes a mix of property types across distinct neighborhoods. Single family homes in Northwest Everett have a median price of $625,000, while Boulevard Bluffs commands a median price of $900,000 for single family residences. One bedroom condos throughout the city have a median price of $250,000, and two bedroom condos have a median price of $350,000. The median price for townhomes in Everett is $617,500.
Living costs in Everett run 33.1% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $145,000 annual income to live comfortably, with monthly expenses averaging $12,000. Property taxes in Snohomish County stand at 0.79%, lower than Seattle's King County rate of 0.84%. The combined sales tax rate is 9.43%. Groceries cost 11% above the national average at $1,700 monthly for families. Top schools include St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School and Kamiak High School, both rated "A" or higher by Niche. Commuters can access Seattle via Everett Transit, Community Transit, and the Sounder train during peak hours.
