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

Population2000201020252030
Granite Falls2,4633,3745,1435,400

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Age

Population2025
0-4335
5-9375
10-14335
15-19301
20-24261
25-29356
30-34413
35-39410
40-44370
45-49337
50-54296
55-59309
60-64307
65-69247
70-74191
75-79144
80-8478
85+78
18+3,922
Median Age37

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Population by Race

Granite Falls2025
Total5,143.00
White Alone79.18%
Black Alone1.19%
American Indian Alone1.3%
Asian Alone2.78%
Pacific Islander Alone0.19%
Some Other Race4.39%
Two or More Races10.97%
Hispanic Origin9.14%
Diversity Index46.50

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Growth Rate

Granite Falls2025 - 2030
Population0.98%
Households0.91%
Families0.24%
Median Household Income2%
Per Capita Income2%

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Housing

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Households

Population2000201020252030
Households8851,2281,7501,831
Housing Units9141,3501,8121,895
Owner Occupied Units1,3231,443
Renter Occupied Units427388
Vacant Units6264

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Home Value

Granite Falls20252030
Median Home Value$724,279$819,853
Average Home Value$742,247$854,768
<$50,00021
$50,000 - $99,99910
$100,000 - $149,99960
$150,000 - $199,99970
$200,000 - $249,99990
$250,000 - $299,999120
$300,000 - $399,999354
$400,000 - $499,99912347
$500,000 - $749,999520489
$1,000,000 +112224

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later228
2000-2009286
1990-1999727
1980-1989178
1970-1979118
1960-196947
1950-195932
1940-19490
1939 or Before155

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Income

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Income

Granite Falls20252030
Median Household$98,733$110,478
Average Household$113,369$125,881
Per Capita$38,623$42,728

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Household Income

Granite Falls2025
<$15,000148
$15,000 - $24,99999
$25,000 - $34,99949
$35,000 - $49,99972
$50,000 - $74,999261
$75,000 - $99,999256
$100,000 - $149,999432
$150,000 - $199,999270
$200,000+163

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Employees

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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,254
In-County Residents2,071
Out-of-County Residents183
Drive Alone1,741
Carpooled75
Public Transport3
Work at Home322
Motorcycle5
Bicycle42
Walked36
Other30
Less than 5 minutes17
5-9 minutes102
10-14 minutes155
15-19 minutes54
20-24 minutes145
25-29 minutes248
30-34 minutes300
35-39 minutes86
40-44 minutes184
45-59 minutes239
60-89 minutes298
90+ minutes105
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,197
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt2
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction60
Manufacturing183
Wholesale Trade23
  
Retail Trade147
  
Transportation/Warehouse3
Information1
  
Finance & Insurance9
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing50
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv7
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt5
Educational Services257
HealthCare/Social Assist107
Arts/Entertainment/Rec42
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs125
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin83
Auto Repair/Maintenance0
Public Administration Emp90

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

Educational Attainment (25+)

Granite Falls2025
<9th Grade49
Some High School168
GED172
Graduated High School1,127
Some College/No Degree595
Associates Degree528
Bachelor's Degree660
Graduate Degree237

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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Businesses

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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses120
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus8
Manufacturing Bus9
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus15
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus1
  
Finance & Insurance Bus3
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus3
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus2
Educational Services Bus6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus16
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus14
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus22
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus0
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2025-08-25

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