Granite Falls

Granite Falls

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

Total Population

5,202

Population
Growth Rate

1.02%

Median Age

37

Diversity Index

47.200

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Housing & Income

Households

1,776

Total Housing Units

1,838


Owner Occupied

1,300

Renter Occupied

476

Vacant

62

Median Home Value

$720,283


Average Home Value

$743,687

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.90%

Income Projection

Median Household

$100,232 $112,134


Average Household

$116,243 $134,146


Per Capita

$39,918 $46,052

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09

Workforce

Total Businesses

112

Total Employed

1,081

Workers 16+

2,412

2026 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

5

Employed

225

2026 Manufacturing Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

10

Employed

214

2026 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

131

2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

18

Employed

117

2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

113

2026 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

113

Some
High School

186

Graduated
High School

1,092

Associates
Degree

472

Bachelor's
Degree

722

Graduate
Degree

292

Average Commute Time

36 min.



Resident Commuters

2,181

Non-Resident Commuters

231

Drive Alone

1,779

Carpooled

203

Public

0

Work At Home

284

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09