Granite Falls

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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.

Population

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Population

Population2000201020242029
Granite Falls2,4613,3715,0905,301

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Age

Population2024
0-4334
5-9370
10-14318
15-19309
20-24283
25-29345
30-34393
35-39395
40-44377
45-49319
50-54303
55-59308
60-64319
65-69244
70-74192
75-79133
80-8471
85+77
18+3,889
Median Age37

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Population by Race

Granite Falls2024
Total5,090.00
White Alone79.55%
Black Alone1.12%
American Indian Alone1.43%
Asian Alone2.75%
Pacific Islander Alone0.16%
Some Other Race4.24%
Two or More Races10.75%
Hispanic Origin9.19%
Diversity Index46.10

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Growth Rate

Granite Falls2024 - 2029
Population0.82%
Households0.74%
Families0.59%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020242029
Households8841,2271,7311,796
Housing Units9141,3491,7881,854
Owner Occupied Units1,3411,441
Renter Occupied Units390355
Vacant Units5758

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Home Value

Granite Falls20242029
Median Home Value$729,207$828,269
Average Home Value$745,246$860,756
<$50,00010
$50,000 - $99,99900
$100,000 - $149,99960
$150,000 - $199,999100
$200,000 - $249,99990
$250,000 - $299,999121
$300,000 - $399,999344
$400,000 - $499,99913049
$500,000 - $749,999511463
$1,000,000 +111247

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later315
2000-2009370
1990-1999615
1980-1989117
1970-1979173
1960-196976
1950-195912
1940-19490
1939 or Before230

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Income

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Income

Granite Falls20242029
Median Household$92,617$104,737
Average Household$107,871$128,912
Per Capita$36,704$43,694

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Household Income

Granite Falls2024
<$15,000204
$15,000 - $24,999110
$25,000 - $34,99925
$35,000 - $49,99981
$50,000 - $74,999240
$75,000 - $99,999270
$100,000 - $149,999401
$150,000 - $199,999247
$200,000+153

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,054
In-County Residents1,836
Out-of-County Residents218
Drive Alone1,556
Carpooled34
Public Transport0
Work at Home322
Motorcycle11
Bicycle0
Walked58
Other73
Less than 5 minutes29
5-9 minutes85
10-14 minutes164
15-19 minutes33
20-24 minutes193
25-29 minutes200
30-34 minutes238
35-39 minutes84
40-44 minutes140
45-59 minutes267
60-89 minutes203
90+ minutes96
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,134
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction65
Manufacturing158
Wholesale Trade35
  
Retail Trade152
  
Transportation/Warehouse3
Information3
  
Finance & Insurance13
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing34
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv6
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt4
Educational Services243
HealthCare/Social Assist89
Arts/Entertainment/Rec47
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs113
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin90
Auto Repair/Maintenance3
Public Administration Emp71

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Educational Attainment (25+)

Granite Falls2024
<9th Grade3
Some High School185
GED185
Graduated High School1,065
Some College/No Degree733
Associates Degree463
Bachelor's Degree647
Graduate Degree195

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses122
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus8
Manufacturing Bus7
Wholesale Trade Bus3
  
Retail Trade Bus15
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus4
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus4
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus14
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus3
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus13
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus23
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

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