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Marysville, WA
Marysville · Snohomish County · WA 98270
Updated June 27, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$466K
Median Price
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Walk Score
6.3/10
Schools
60 min
to Seattle, WA
Score Breakdown
CAffordability
63/100
BSafety
78/100
CSchools
63/100
B-Quietness
70/100
D+Commute
55/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score55/100
Our Take
Marysville offers a decent median income and solid schools, but the cost of housing is high relative to earnings and the area lacks walkability, public transit, and nightlife. The town is quiet and low flood risk, yet daily commutes to Seattle can be long and the amenities are limited.
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The Good
- ✓Reasonable median income of ~$99k
- ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
- ✓Good overall school rating of 6.3
- ✓Access to larger city for jobs and services
Real Talk
- !Housing prices (~$466k) are high relative to median income, making affordability a challenge
- !Walkability is essentially zero – almost all errands require a car
- !Public transit options are minimal, with a transit score of only 17
- !Commuting to Seattle can take an hour or more, impacting work-life balance
- $Higher property taxes typical in Washington state
- $Long commutes increase fuel and maintenance costs
- $Limited local services may mean more out-of-town purchases
Best For
Suburban familiesDaily commuters to SeattleFirst-time homebuyers seeking a quiet settingPeople who prefer a low-density lifestyle
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeLow
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityGood
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Marysville, WA
B
Safety grade
Safety score78 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Low1.6incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
57% safer than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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