Total Population
2,522
Population
Growth Rate
0.83%
Median Age
40
Diversity Index
57.700
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Gold Bar
Further 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
Population
Housing & Income
Households
910
Total Housing Units
945
Owner Occupied
757
Renter Occupied
153
Vacant
35
Median Home Value
$556,903
Average Home Value
$530,119
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.95%
Income Projection
Median Household
$87,499 $98,346
Average Household
$103,948 $119,767
Per Capita
$37,507 $43,386
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
Workforce
Total Businesses
40
Total Employed
394
Workers 16+
1,062
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
3
Employed
137
2026 Transportation / Warehouse
Businesses
3
Employed
63
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
5
Employed
56
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
8
Employed
45
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
7
Employed
41
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
4
Employed
38
Some
High School
97
Graduated
High School
417
Associates
Degree
170
Bachelor's
Degree
190
Graduate
Degree
94
Average Commute Time
47 min.
Resident Commuters
804
Non-Resident Commuters
258
Drive Alone
851
Carpooled
77
Public
4
Work At Home
93
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09