Housing data for Darrington, WA
Darrington, WA has an estimated 1,412 residents and 620 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a town in Snohomish County.
31.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $879 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,412 (±397)
- Housing units
- 620 (±159)
- Households that rent
- 31.3%
- Median gross rent
- $879
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +29.8%
What stands out in Darrington
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 1.3% (±9.0 points) in Darrington, lower than in Snohomish County (20.6%).
Median gross rent: $879 (±$91) in Darrington, lower than in Snohomish County ($1,949).
Median real estate taxes: $2,070 (±$510) in Darrington, lower than in Snohomish County ($5,364).
Working from home: 5.4% (±5.6 points) in Darrington, lower than in Snohomish County (20.0%).
- Types of homes in Darrington
- Median rent in Darrington
- Property taxes in Darrington
- Commute and cars in Darrington
Housing in Darrington at a glance
- Median rent: $879 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $929 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 79.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 31.3% of households rent (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Income and affordability: $66,488 median household income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Home values: $419,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,708 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,070 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 1.3% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 61.3% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 53.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 72.6% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 24.0 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 205 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +29.8% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 17.2% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 5.8% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Darrington against Snohomish County, its state and the nation
| Darrington | Snohomish County | Washington | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,412 (±397) | 844,430 (exact) | 7,816,116 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 620 (±159) | 331,530 (±231) | 3,306,620 (±517) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 31.3% (±16.4 points) | 31.8% (±0.6 points) | 36.2% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $879 (±$91) | $1,949 (±$22) | $1,760 (±$7) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $66,488 (±$35,385) | $111,246 (±$1,305) | $98,141 (±$414) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $419,400 (±$53,575) | $696,000 (±$4,737) | $564,600 (±$1,940) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,070 (±$510) | $5,364 (±$64) | $4,556 (±$16) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 53.6% (±14.5 points) | 34.7% (±0.8 points) | 43.4% (±0.3 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 24.0 minutes (±7.5) | 30.8 minutes (±0.4) | 26.6 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 77.0% (±16.1 points) | 94.4% (±0.4 points) | 93.6% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 42.6 years (±8.0) | 38.6 years (±0.2) | 38.3 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Darrington covers 1.9 square miles of land, about 734 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Darrington has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,088 (±201) | 1,412 (±397) | +29.8% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 583 (±87) | 620 (±159) | +6.3% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $937 (±$148) | $879 (±$91) | −6.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $189,900 (±$28,929) | $419,400 (±$53,575) | +120.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $37,708 (±$9,789) | $66,488 (±$35,385) | +76.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,209 (±$138) | $1,708 (±$222) | +41.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,507 (±$258) | $2,070 (±$510) | +37.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 39.7% (±9.9 points) | 31.3% (±16.4 points) | −8.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.3% (±5.4 points) | 0.0% (±20.1 points) | −3.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Darrington
In 2024, the Darrington Police Department reported 205 violent and 1,092 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Places near Darrington
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Creek | 20 mi | $1,821 | $446,300 | 11.7% |
| Concrete | 20 mi | $1,073 | $347,300 | 21.4% |
| Granite Falls | 20 mi | $1,825 | $562,700 | 16.1% |
| Arlington Heights | 21 mi | — | $751,100 | 20.1% |
| Lochsloy | 24 mi | $1,250 | $610,200 | 15.6% |
| Sisco Heights | 25 mi | $1,701 | $735,000 | 13.2% |
| Hamilton | 25 mi | — | $237,000 | 12.3% |
| Arlington | 25 mi | $1,905 | $538,800 | 37.8% |
Places in Washington most like Darrington
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathlamet | $913 | $387,500 | $70,250 | 28.9% |
| Carson | $910 | $490,400 | $68,929 | 26.5% |
| Stevenson | $960 | $496,500 | $76,563 | 30.0% |
| Zillah | $1,093 | $334,800 | $75,000 | 30.4% |
| Elma | $984 | $409,600 | $78,086 | 33.3% |
| Connell | $1,011 | $313,600 | $77,721 | 26.6% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Washington.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Darrington, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,091 | $2,180 | $2,549 | $3,324 | $3,954 |
HUD income limits for Darrington, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $34,550 | $57,550 | $81,700 |
| 2 people | $39,450 | $65,800 | $93,350 |
| 3 people | $44,400 | $74,000 | $105,000 |
| 4 people | $49,300 | $82,200 | $116,650 |
| 5 people | $53,250 | $88,800 | $126,000 |
| 6 people | $57,200 | $95,400 | $135,350 |
| 7 people | $61,150 | $101,950 | $144,650 |
| 8 people | $65,100 | $108,550 | $154,000 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $164,400.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Darrington
What is the average rent in Darrington, WA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Darrington is $879 (±$91) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
What is the average home value in Darrington, WA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $419,400 (±$53,575) for owner-occupied homes in Darrington (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Darrington?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Darrington, WA is $1,708 (±$222) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Darrington?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Darrington, WA is $2,070 (±$510) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many homes are in Darrington?
Darrington, WA has an estimated 620 (±159) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Darrington?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 54.7% of homes in Darrington, WA.
Is Darrington growing?
In Darrington, the number of residents went from 1,088 in 2015–2019 to 1,412 in 2020–2024 (+29.8%), not a measurable change.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Darrington town, Washington
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Seattle-Bellevue, WA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Darrington Police Department (ORI WA0310900)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Darrington town, Washington (place:16690, in state:53).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .