Darrington

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darrington waIf you’re considering a visit to Darrington, try to bring some binoculars and a camera because this is one of the most beautiful places in the United States.

The Mountain Loop Magic trail and hiking guide is a great way to become familiar with the trails and other recreation opportunities in this area. A good place to start is the Darrington Ranger Station or the Sauk River Trading Post – both can provide lots of information about the incredible nature activities in the area. Other nearby activities include mountaineering and climbing, fishing, and rafting.

Each summer the town hosts the world-renowned Darrington Bluegrass Festival, the Classic Rock Festival, an annual archery competition, a Wildflower Festival, and many other family-oriented activities and events. In addition to the town sports, Darrington boasts an archery range, several rafting guides and a whole bunch of really great people.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett: 60 minutes
    • South Everett: 70 minutes
    • Bellevue: 90 minutes
    • Seattle: 105 minutes
  • Skiing: 120 minutes
  • Boating: 5 minutes

K-12 School District

Darrington School District

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Population

Total Population

1,432

Population
Growth Rate

0.13%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

35.300

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

605

Total Housing Units

643


Owner Occupied

461

Renter Occupied

144

Vacant

38

Median Home Value

$606,445


Average Home Value

$589,371

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.64%

Income Projection

Median Household

$56,657 $70,714


Average Household

$69,792 $83,416


Per Capita

$29,492 $35,259

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

59

Total Employed

617

Workers 16+

421

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

192

2024 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

146

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

61

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

54

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

49

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

44

Some
High School

108

Graduated
High School

348

Associates
Degree

53

Bachelor's
Degree

182

Graduate
Degree

38

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

313

Non-Resident Commuters

108

Drive Alone

298

Carpooled

20

Public

7

Work At Home

44

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26