Gold Bar

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gold bar waFurther up Highway 2, and surrounded on all four sides by the Cascade Mountains, is the riverside community of Gold Bar.

As its name implies, Gold Bar was named after prospectors searching for gold along the Skykomish River and its tributaries in 1869.

Gold Bar is situated in the center of the Skykomish River valley and is rich in recreational opportunities such as camping, fishing, tours of the State Fish Hatchery, and hiking. Nearby Wallace Falls State Park, located two miles north of Gold Bar, has a 7-mile loop trail leading to the spectacular 265-foot waterfall and panoramic views of the Skykomish River Valley.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:40 minutes
    • Bellevue: 50 minutes
    • Seattle: 60 minutes
  • Skiing: 10 minutes
  • Boating: 10 minutes

K-12 School District

Sultan School District

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Population

Total Population

2,408

Population
Growth Rate

0.05%

Median Age

39

Diversity Index

58.300

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

866

Total Housing Units

891


Owner Occupied

698

Renter Occupied

168

Vacant

25

Median Home Value

$562,500


Average Home Value

$526,601

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.19%

Income Projection

Median Household

$83,712 $91,333


Average Household

$100,249 $117,299


Per Capita

$36,053 $42,177

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

43

Total Employed

413

Workers 16+

1,034

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

150

2025 Transportation / Warehouse

cp-industries

Businesses

3

Employed

63

2025 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

57

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

6

Employed

49

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

8

Employed

44

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

7

Employed

40

Some
High School

112

Graduated
High School

399

Associates
Degree

135

Bachelor's
Degree

215

Graduate
Degree

88

Average Commute Time

47 min.



Resident Commuters

799

Non-Resident Commuters

235

Drive Alone

787

Carpooled

109

Public

4

Work At Home

104

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25