Cost of Living in Stanwood, WA
Population 8,351 · Washington · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Stanwood sits on the smaller end of the Washington city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.
Located 20 miles northwest of Everett, Stanwood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Everett's $532,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Stanwood
The median home value in Stanwood is $547,400 — 79% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,625/month, 24% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $87,477/year is 17% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Washington charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.1°F and lows of 45.1°F, with about 5.4" of annual snowfall. Overall, Stanwood has a cost of living index of 157 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% more expensive.
Stanwood has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 51 | 55 | 58 | 62 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 67 | 60 | 54 | 49 |
| Low °F | 38 | 37 | 40 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 38 |
| Precip" | 2.43 | 1.63 | 1.68 | 1.69 | 1.69 | 1.12 | 0.63 | 0.85 | 1.08 | 2.04 | 3.13 | 1.95 |
| Snow" | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 2.4 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Stanwood, WA?
Stanwood has a cost index of 157 (100 = national average). It is 57% above the national average.
What is average rent in Stanwood, WA?
The median gross rent in Stanwood is $1,625 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Stanwood?
The median home value in Stanwood is $547,400 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Stanwood?
The median household income in Stanwood is $87,477 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Stanwood, WA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Stanwood is 9.2%. Washington has no state income tax.
Is Stanwood, WA affordable?
Stanwood is above average in cost of living, with an index of 157 — about 57% higher than the national average.
What is the weather like in Stanwood?
Stanwood has average high temperatures of 59.1°F and average lows of 45.1°F. Annual precipitation is 19.9". Average annual snowfall is 5.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Stanwood at a Glance
- Population
- 8,351
- Median Income
- $87,477
- Home Value
- $547,400
- Median Rent
- $1,625/mo
- Unemployment
- 3.8%
- Avg High Temp
- 59.1°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.2%
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