Granite Falls

Granite Falls Main Photo

granite falls waNestled in the shadow of Mr. Pilchuck, bounded by the Stillaguamish and Pilchuck rivers, Granite Falls is that perfect stop-over before or after a mountain excursion.

This “Gateway to the Mountain Loop” is enhanced by turn-of-the-century architecture, unique businesses and eateries, and a distinct western foothills atmosphere.

Big Four Ice Caves, the ghost town of Monte Cristo, and over a dozen hiking trails are popular destinations, and only minutes from downtown Granite Falls along scenic Mountain Loop Highway. You can tour the town or tour “the Loop” on your cell phone or PC, enjoying narrated slide shows including “then and now” pictures of the sights along the way.

Oldest car show in the state, pre-Thanksgiving and pre-Easter Turkey Shoots, Easter egg hunts, Railroad (and school) Reunion Days, Christmas Tree lighting, active Senior Center, outstanding Boys and Girls Club, award-winning Historical Museum, downtown skate park and lake waterfront park, autumn city-wide “Night Out”, popular dog park, waterfall and fish ladder.

Distance From

  • Work:
    • Everett:25 minutes
    • Bellevue: 60 minutes
    • Seattle: 90 minutes
  • Skiing: 90 minutes
  • Boating: 30 minutes

K-12 School District

Granite Falls School District

Major Employers

  • B.I.C., Inc
  • Checkmate Industries, Inc.
  • Cobalt Enterprises
  • FSX Equipment, Inc.
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Population

Total Population

5,143

Population
Growth Rate

0.98%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

46.500

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing & Income

Households

1,750

Total Housing Units

1,812


Owner Occupied

1,323

Renter Occupied

427

Vacant

62

Median Home Value

$724,279


Average Home Value

$742,247

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.04%

Income Projection

Median Household

$98,733 $110,478


Average Household

$113,369 $125,881


Per Capita

$38,623 $42,728

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Workforce

Total Businesses

120

Total Employed

1,197

Workers 16+

2,254

2025 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

6

Employed

257

2025 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

9

Employed

183

2025 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

15

Employed

147

2025 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

125

2025 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

14

Employed

125

2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

16

Employed

107

Some
High School

168

Graduated
High School

1,127

Associates
Degree

528

Bachelor's
Degree

660

Graduate
Degree

237

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

2,071

Non-Resident Commuters

183

Drive Alone

1,741

Carpooled

75

Public

3

Work At Home

322

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25