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State: WA
Environment: Urban,College Town,Coastal,Boating Community,Outdoor Oriented,
City Population: 100,001+
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 4001-6000
Total Crime Index: 121+ (very high)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: No
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: gardencourtretirement

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What it's Like to Retire in Everett

Everett, Washington, located on Port Gardner Peninsula, is the largest city and county seat of Snohomish County with a population of 110,079 (2017 census). It is a main city in the Puget Sound region and is located 25 miles north of Seattle, making it a bedroom community for many commuters. Due to its location at the mount of the Snohomish River on Possession Sound, the waterfront town is home to Naval Station Everett and the Port of Everett which is both a deepwater commercial seaport along with a 2,000 slip marina. Everett is also a college town as Everett Community College is located here along with several other schools of higher education. Picture of The Skyline of Everett, Washington, courtesy of Wikipedia and SounderBruce.

Where to Retire in Everett and Home Prices

Everett is made up of 19 neighborhoods each having their own neighborhood association and featuring many types of housing. The cost of homes are not inexpensive with Zillow reporting the median home value to be $432,690 in late 2019, and calls it a "Very Hot" market at this time.

What is special about Everett

Everett is in a beautiful spot and offers many outdoor activities with parks, beaches, fishing and trails. The town is also home to a minor league baseball team and a minor league hockey team. An airport and an Amtrak station are also located here.

What is not special about Everett

Cost of living, high crime, high property taxes, and a lot of cloudy or rainy days.

Who will like retirement in Everett

Retirees who like to boat, fish, hike and enjoy the outdoors would like it here. There is a very active senior center that offers classes, trips, and many social events. Everett also has a library, a hospital, and hosts many festivals and sporting and cultural events.

Local economy is driven by

The economy is driven by manufacturing with Boeing being the largest employer. Other major employers are Naval Station Everett and the State of Washington.

Climate and Physical Environment

The average January temperature is 41 degrees, with July's average at 63 degrees. The area receives about 42 inches of rain, and only 4 inches of snow annually.

Restaurants & Cultural Scene

There are many restaurants in Everett offering many types of cuisine from pizza to seafood. Culturally Everett offers festivals, events, sports and museums including the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, The Museum of Flight Restoration Center and the Schack Art Center.

Crime

The crime rate in Everett is above the national average, but the numbers have decreased steadily over the past several years, from when the crime rate was over twice the national average.

Medical facilities

Providence Regional Medical Center is located here.

Transportation

Everett Transit provides local bus service, and Sound Transit provides commuter train and bus service to Seattle. There is also an Amtrak station and an airport located here.

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Facts about EVERETT

State: WA
Environment: Urban,College Town,Coastal,Boating Community,Outdoor Oriented,
City Population: 100,001+
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Avg July Temperature: 60-80
Median HH Income: 60,001-80,000
Average Home Price (MLS): $300,001-$500,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 4001-6000
Total Crime Index: 121+ (very high)
Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
State Sales Tax: No
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: gardencourtretirement

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