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

1,426

Population
Growth Rate

0.36%

Median Age

43

Diversity Index

33.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

605

Total Housing Units

643


Owner Occupied

460

Renter Occupied

145

Vacant

38

Median Home Value

$620,301


Average Home Value

$596,913

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.11%

Income Projection

Median Household

$69,394 $81,498


Average Household

$81,120 $94,415


Per Capita

$34,425 $40,128

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

61

Total Employed

646

Workers 16+

535

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

4

Employed

209

2025 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

2

Employed

146

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

11

Employed

73

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

60

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

56

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

48

Some
High School

107

Graduated
High School

332

Associates
Degree

92

Bachelor's
Degree

192

Graduate
Degree

43

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

438

Non-Resident Commuters

97

Drive Alone

397

Carpooled

13

Public

17

Work At Home

62

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25