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

5,090

Population
Growth Rate

0.82%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

46.100

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

1,731

Total Housing Units

1,788


Owner Occupied

1,341

Renter Occupied

390

Vacant

57

Median Home Value

$729,207


Average Home Value

$745,246

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.55%

Income Projection

Median Household

$92,617 $104,737


Average Household

$107,871 $128,912


Per Capita

$36,704 $43,694

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

122

Total Employed

1,134

Workers 16+

2,054

2024 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

6

Employed

243

2024 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

7

Employed

158

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

15

Employed

152

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

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Businesses

13

Employed

113

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

13

Employed

113

2024 Other Service excl Pub Admin

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Businesses

23

Employed

90

Some
High School

185

Graduated
High School

1,065

Associates
Degree

463

Bachelor's
Degree

647

Graduate
Degree

195

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,836

Non-Resident Commuters

218

Drive Alone

1,556

Carpooled

34

Public

0

Work At Home

322

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26