The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98241 sells for about $539,833, or $325 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $926 a month.
ZIP 98241 — Darrington
The Everett housing market is currently competitive, characterized by a median sale price of approximately $539,833 and a low inventory of 299 active listings. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains active with homes selling in about 8 days, indicating strong demand for well-priced properties.
This area is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between urban amenities and access to major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved down 1.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
40% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.7% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 11.6% · poverty 18.4% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98241, Snohomish County, WA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Everett reports a violent crime rate of 265 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3,219 per 100,000. These figures place the city in the middle range for reporting municipalities in the region.
Public schools in the area are primarily served by the Everett School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic and extracurricular programs for students.
The area faces standard Pacific Northwest climate risks, including potential for windstorms and localized flooding in low-lying coastal or riverine zones.
Economic momentum is driven by major aerospace and manufacturing employers, alongside ongoing urban revitalization projects in the downtown and waterfront districts.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on market value, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and municipal budgets.
Residents benefit from proximity to I-5 and Highway 2, providing direct access to major employment hubs in Everett and the broader Seattle metropolitan area.
The area features extensive access to the Puget Sound waterfront, numerous community parks, and proximity to regional trail systems and shopping centers.
The rental market remains competitive with a median asking rent of $1,900, reflecting steady demand and limited vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the aerospace industry, particularly manufacturing operations, alongside healthcare and government services.
The area is served by Community Transit and Sound Transit, providing bus and commuter rail connections to Seattle.
Ongoing urban development focuses on the revitalization of the downtown core and the expansion of the waterfront district.
The Snohomish County Assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including school, fire, and utility districts that provide essential local services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional hazard profiles, including wildfire risk and coastal storm exposure.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Moe's Darrington4.515.7 mi
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest4.89.8 mi
- Big Four Ice Caves4.812.2 mi
- Gothic Basin Trailhead4.811 mi
- Monte Cristo4.712.3 mi
- Old Sauk River Trail4.712.7 mi
- Monte Cristo4.712.3 mi
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest4.89.8 mi
- Big Four Ice Caves4.812.2 mi
- Ice Caves Trailhead - Big 44.711.4 mi
- Gothic Basin Trailhead4.811 mi
- Old Sauk River Trail4.712.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features marinas, dining, and public access to the Puget Sound.
A large municipal park offering trails, playgrounds, and a swimming pool.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.