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What are the crime rate and median income in Snohomish County, Washington?
The violent-crime rate in Snohomish County was 1.9 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 44% lower than the statewide rate (3.4). Households here have a median income of $111,246 and the unemployment rate was 4.8% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 844,430 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Snohomish County?
Over 2021-2025, the county's police agencies sent the FBI reports of about 1,610 violent and 16,015 property crimes per year. That is 1.9 violent crimes per 1,000 residents, 44% lower than the Washington rate (3.4), and 49% lower than the U.S. rate (3.7). Property crime ran at 18.8 per 1,000, against 27.5 statewide. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (65%). CDC death records show about 23 homicide deaths a year in the county (2.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Snohomish County | Per 1,000 | Washington per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 1,610 | 1.9 | 3.4 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 18 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 227 | 0.27 | 0.40 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 316 | 0.37 | 0.72 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,049 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 16,015 | 18.8 | 27.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 2,411 | 2.8 | 4.6 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 10,959 | 12.8 | 18.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 2,645 | 3.1 | 4.9 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (22 agencies; 98% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Snohomish County?
Median household income is $111,246, 13% higher than the statewide figure ($98,141). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $696,000, and the median rent is $1,949 a month. 8.8% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 11.5%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 21,836 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Snohomish County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 844,430 | 7,816,116 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $111,246 | $98,141 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $696,000 | $564,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,949 | $1,760 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.0% | 9.9% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 8.8% | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 38.2% | 39.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 68.2% | 63.8% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 38.3 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.4% | 93.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.2% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Snohomish County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Snohomish County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
No active Superfund site is listed in Snohomish County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Tulalip Landfill. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 21 high-hazard dams in Snohomish County. 6 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 13 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Culmback (262 ft) and Chaplain Lake South Dam (75 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
25 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 268,561 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Snohomish County was covered by 5 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 4, Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 0 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 119 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 3 (low). NHTSA counted 64 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 12 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Snohomish County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 41 highway work zones in Snohomish County (38 active that day). Where crews are working: 005, 405 and 009. 14 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Snohomish County?
Federal school lists show 224 public and 33 private schools in the county. 17 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 71 fire or EMS stations and 21 police or sheriff stations. 4 state parks or recreation areas: Everett Jetty, Forks of the Sky, Mount Pilchuck and Wallace Falls.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Snohomish County?
Census tribal areas that reach into Snohomish County: Tulalip Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land, Sauk-Suiattle Reservation and Stillaguamish Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land. 1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Glacier Peak. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
Tribal areas are Census statistical boundaries, shown for reference; they are not legal boundaries.
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Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Snohomish County
Gun shops
25 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Snohomish County (24 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 54 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 7 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Big 5 Sporting Goods #315 (Monroe), Big 5 Sporting Goods #454 (Bothell), Big 5 Sporting Goods #483 (Everett), Big 5 Sporting Goods #87 (Lynnwood), Cabela's 437 (Tulalip), Cash America Pawn (2 in Everett), Cash America Pawn (Marysville), Civic Armory Nw (Everett) and 15 more.
Liquor stores
10 liquor stores are on the map in Snohomish County: Arlington Spirits & Convenient Store (Arlington), Back Porch Wine & Spirits (Everett), Great Liquor Beer & Wine Stop (Arlington), Marysville Liquor & Wine (Marysville), Northwest Liquor & Wine (Monroe), Spirit World (Lake Stevens), Sultan Liquor Store (Sultan), Total Wine & More (Lynnwood) and 2 more.
Planned Parenthood
3 Planned Parenthood health centers are on the map in Snohomish County: Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Everett Health Center (Everett), Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Lynnwood Health Center (Lynnwood) and Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and the Hawaiian Islands-Marysville Health Center (Marysville).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Snohomish County?
Snohomish County averaged 1,610 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 1.9 per 1,000 residents, 44% lower than the Washington rate (3.4). The property-crime rate was 18.8 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Snohomish County?
$111,246 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $98,141 for Washington and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Snohomish County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.8% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 21,836 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Snohomish County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Snohomish County as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), heat waves (Relatively High) and earthquakes (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Snohomish County?
No active Superfund site is listed in Snohomish County. 1 former site has finished cleanup and been taken off EPA's National Priorities List: Tulalip Landfill.
Is there road construction in Snohomish County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 41 highway work zones in Snohomish County (38 active that day). Where crews are working: 005, 405 and 009. 14 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Snohomish County?
17 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Snohomish County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chelan County | 80,172 | 1.6 | $82,381 |
| Island County | 86,836 | 0.84 | $90,551 |
| King County | 2,287,171 | 4.3 | $124,746 |
| Kitsap County | 277,881 | 2.8 | $104,158 |
| Skagit County | 131,328 | 1.7 | $89,263 |
Cities in Snohomish County with their own page: Everett, Marysville.
More: Washington statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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