The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98252 sells for about $649,000, or $365 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 14 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,618 a month.
ZIP 98252 — Granite Falls
The 98252 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase, with median prices showing a slight year-over-year decline consistent with broader Snohomish County trends. Despite this, the market remains competitive for well-priced homes, supported by low inventory levels and a steady demand from families looking for suburban space. The market is currently favoring sellers, though buyers are finding more room for negotiation than in previous years.
This ZIP is ideal for families and outdoor enthusiasts seeking a semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within commuting distance of major Snohomish County employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 5.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 14 days on market with 3.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.8% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.5% · poverty 9.8% — a stable, low-distress 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 8.0%/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 6.5%/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 98252, 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.
Crime rates in Granite Falls are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the 98252 area are part of the Granite Falls School District, which maintains a moderate performance rating in regional assessments.
The area faces moderate risks from wildfire and seasonal flooding, particularly in low-lying regions near the Stillaguamish River.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Everett aerospace corridor and regional manufacturing hubs, with steady residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on market value, with additional levies for local school districts and emergency services.
Commuters primarily rely on Highway 92 to connect to Highway 9 and I-5, with most residents driving to employment centers in Everett or Marysville.
The area offers extensive outdoor access including the Mountain Loop Highway, Lake Roesiger, and various hiking trails, with basic shopping available in the city center.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with limited multi-family inventory and a small presence of short-term vacation rentals.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace and manufacturing sectors in nearby Everett, alongside local retail and service industries.
Transportation is primarily vehicle-dependent, with limited public transit options connecting to the broader Snohomish County transit network.
Development is focused on managed residential growth within the city's urban growth area, balancing housing needs with environmental preservation.
The Snohomish County Assessor's office conducts annual property valuations based on market sales data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Granite Falls School District levies and various local fire and emergency medical service district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire risk assessments and proximity to flood-prone river zones.
Washington state continues to see net positive domestic migration, driven by employment opportunities in the tech and aerospace sectors.
Washington is a non-judicial foreclosure state, with a process governed by the Deed of Trust Act.
Sellers are required to provide a comprehensive property disclosure statement covering known material defects.
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 Darrington4.514.1 mi
- Bubba's Road House4.515.5 mi
- Wallace Falls State Park4.810.7 mi
- Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead4.85.6 mi
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest4.87.1 mi
- Big Four Ice Caves4.85.1 mi
- Gothic Basin Trailhead4.88.8 mi
- Monte Cristo4.711.8 mi
- Wallace Falls State Park4.810.7 mi
- Lake Twenty-Two Trailhead4.85.6 mi
- Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest4.87.1 mi
- Big Four Ice Caves4.85.1 mi
- Lake Twenty Two4.86.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Scenic route providing access to numerous hiking trails and wilderness areas.
Popular destination for fishing, boating, and seasonal recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.