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Mukilteo.
About
Life in Mukilteo
If you're considering Mukilteo, understand first that this is a bedroom community where most people work elsewhere—over 93% of the workforce commutes out, with about 26% heading to Boeing in Everett and roughly 19% making the trek to Seattle. The commute averages 27 minutes, and you'll have solid transit options including a Sounder commuter train connection and the Washington State Ferries link to Whidbey Island, which actually makes the lifestyle pretty workable despite that outbound job market. That said, you're paying for the privilege of living here: median home values sit around $880,000 and rent runs about $2,166 monthly, reflecting Mukilteo's status as one of Washington's most affluent suburbs with a median household income of $132,861.
Mukilteo at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
22.1%
Broadband Internet
95.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics22.1% foreign-born, most often from Korea
Who lives in Mukilteo: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Mukilteo, the largest foreign-born group is from Korea (17.8%), and 6.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.1%
of households
Married Couples
55.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 23% above WA average
Rent, home values, and income in Mukilteo
In Mukilteo, rent runs 23% above the WA average, and home values are 57% above the WA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
111.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,953
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $888,421 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for WA
Unemployment in Mukilteo and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Snohomish County, which includes Mukilteo, is close to the WA average.
Unemployment rate
Mukilteo: Snohomish County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Snohomish County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Mukilteo is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Mukilteo Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area
Commute25.8 min avg
How Mukilteo residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Mukilteo, most residents drive alone to work (62%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 3 mi
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
Regional airport · few flights306k passengers boarded in 2025
- 34 mi
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Major hub25.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 66% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Mukilteo runs 66% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
113
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,186.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Mukilteo Police Department
Natural DisastersFlood most common — 1 event in 2023
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Snohomish County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Snohomish County, which includes Mukilteo, the most common type is flood, with 1 recorded event in 2023.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | Flood | None reported |
| 2021 | 2 | Flood | $2.7M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
27 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Mukilteo is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Snohomish County, which includes Mukilteo, is typically good — 248 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
248
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Snohomish County, county-wide
Mukilteo is about 3% of Snohomish County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate71°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Mukilteo has mild summers (avg high 71°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
71°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.4"
Annual Snowfall
3.0"
Hot Days/Year
1
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
29
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
178
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 37°F | 3.89" |
| Feb | 48°F | 37°F | 2.84" |
| Mar | 52°F | 39°F | 3.63" |
| Apr | 56°F | 43°F | 2.67" |
| May | 63°F | 48°F | 2.11" |
| Jun | 66°F | 51°F | 1.89" |
| Jul | 72°F | 55°F | 0.84" |
| Aug | 73°F | 55°F | 0.98" |
| Sep | 68°F | 52°F | 1.68" |
| Oct | 58°F | 46°F | 3.35" |
| Nov | 50°F | 40°F | 4.97" |
| Dec | 45°F | 36°F | 4.52" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Mukilteo
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Mukilteo's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Providence Regional Medical Center Everett
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.5 mi away · Everett
Swedish Edmonds Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.7 mi away · Edmonds
Bhc Fairfax Hospital
Psychiatric · 14.2 mi away · Kirkland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Mukilteo
Mukilteo's student/teacher ratio is 20.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 56.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Mukilteo (within 15 miles)
University of Washington-Bothell Campus
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,457 students · in-state tuition $13,472 · 80% graduate · median earnings $83,105 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 4,709 students · in-state tuition $4,935 · 43% graduate · median earnings $51,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,656 students · in-state tuition $4,953 · 42% graduate · median earnings $54,434 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 3,046 students · in-state tuition $5,232 · 47% graduate · median earnings $56,341 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 1,032 students · in-state tuition $5,295 · 43% graduate · median earnings $65,772 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, 22 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Mukilteo
Mukilteo has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park (22 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayWing Luke Museum Affiliated Area
Affiliated Area
22 mi awayEbey's Landing National Historical Reserve
National Historical Reserve
27 mi awaySan Juan Island National Historical Park
National Historical Park
54 mi awayOlympic National Park
National Park
64 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
National Park
75 mi awayMount Rainier National Park
National Park
78 mi awayPublic Libraries in Mukilteo
Mukilteo Public Library
4675 Harbour Pointe Blvd., Mukilteo
Cities Near Mukilteo
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Mukilteo?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Mukilteo FAQ
Is Mukilteo, Washington affordable?⌄
Mukilteo's median rent is $2,166/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $132,861/year. Median home value is $884,900.
Is Mukilteo, Washington safe?⌄
Mukilteo's violent crime rate was 113 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1186 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Mukilteo, Washington?⌄
Snohomish County, which includes Mukilteo, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Mukilteo, Washington?⌄
The cost of living in Mukilteo is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,166/month and median household income is $132,861/year. The median home value is $884,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Mukilteo, Washington?⌄
The average commute in Mukilteo is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from