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Darrington, WA

Town in Snohomish County, Washington.

Population

1,412

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

734

ZIP codes

0

Darrington and its ZIP codes

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Darrington at a glance

  • Darrington is about 6.2 times as dense as Washington as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,488, 32% below the Washington median of $98,141.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,400 (26% below Washington) and median rent is $879 a month.

Local data for Darrington, WA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Darrington, WA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,488

Poverty rate

19.4%

Median home value

$419,400

Median rent

$879/mo

Homeownership

68.7%

Bachelor's or higher

26.8%

Median age

42.6

Average commute

24.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (319), Irish Americans (202), Scottish Americans (102).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Snohomish County. PPP loans are for Darrington.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.9%

Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$84,350

299,062 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,447

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.7B

FY 2026, $5,716 per person

Snohomish County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Darrington, WA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.2%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit6.7%
  • Walked5.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.1%
  • Worked from home5.4%

Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Darrington, WA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

49

Countywide, mostly flood

Flood insurance policies

1,769

0.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / 30°F

83.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Darrington, WA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.1%

U.S. 33.3% +0.8 pts

Diabetes

10.6%

U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.4%

U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts

Cities near Darrington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Swede HeavenCensus-designated place6.2 mi7.2
VerlotCensus-designated place13 mi10.9
OsoCensus-designated place15 mi2.8
RockportCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
Canyon CreekCensus-designated place18 mi6.1
Lake CavanaughCensus-designated place20 mi0.8
Granite FallsCity21 mi2.2
ConcreteTown21 mi1.2
Arlington HeightsCensus-designated place21 mi8.4
MarblemountCensus-designated place21 mi3.7
Lake BosworthCensus-designated place22 mi4
Lake RoesigerCensus-designated place23 mi3.9
LochsloyCensus-designated place24 mi7.5
Sisco HeightsCensus-designated place25 mi13.8
ArlingtonCity25 mi10
BryantCensus-designated place26 mi6.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Darrington, WA in?
Darrington is in Snohomish County, Washington.
What is the population of Darrington, WA?
About 1,412 people live in Darrington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Darrington?
Nearby places include Swede Heaven (6.2 mi), Verlot (13 mi), Oso (15 mi), Rockport (16 mi), Canyon Creek (18 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023