Community Profiles

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.
Population
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Population

Population2000201020232028
Granite Falls2,7973,6685,0555,250

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Age

Population201020232028
0-4214240258
5-9264273282
10-14332305322
15-19324335270
20-24182290249
25-29193352322
30-34259332404
35-39294324370
40-44318379334
45-49338343381
50-54276409364
55-59217399399
60-64149326378
65-6996293305
70-7468199259
75-7948129163
80-843861109
85+576681
18+2,6564,0394,219
Median Age364142

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Population by Race

Granite Falls2023
Total5,055.00
White Alone81.03
Black Alone0.97
American Indian Alone1.29
Asian Alone2.27
Pacific Islander Alone0.14
Some Other Race3.94
Two or More Races10.37
Hispanic Origin8.55
Diversity Index43.50

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Growth Rate

Granite Falls2023 - 2028
Population0.76%
Households0.76%
Families0.86%
Median Household Income3%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020232028
Households9741,3231,7211,787
Housing Units1,0051,4541,7841,845
Owner Occupied Units1,2941,378
Renter Occupied Units427409
Vacant Units6358

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Home Value

Granite Falls20232028
Median Home Value$609,326$701,487
Average Home Value$608,810$725,381
<$50,000150
$50,000 - $99,99910
$100,000 - $149,99940
$150,000 - $199,999210
$200,000 - $249,999340
$250,000 - $299,999220
$300,000 - $399,9999113
$400,000 - $499,999180107
$500,000 - $749,999638706
$1,000,000 +1130

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later127
2000-2009464
1990-1999603
1980-1989172
1970-1979221
1960-1969111
1950-195919
1940-19493
1939 or Before130

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Income
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Income

Granite Falls20232028
Median Household$92,041$108,806
Average Household$117,509$140,690
Per Capita$40,024$47,905

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Household Income Base

Granite Falls2023
<$15,000170
$15,000 - $24,999117
$25,000 - $34,99938
$35,000 - $49,999132
$50,000 - $74,999221
$75,000 - $99,999247
$100,000 - $149,999366
$150,000 - $199,999243
$200,000+187

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,030
In-County Residents1,867
Out-of-County Residents163
Drive Alone1,645
Carpooled65
Public Transport0
Work at Home185
Less than 5 minutes14
5-9 minutes191
10-14 minutes105
15-19 minutes44
20-24 minutes270
25-29 minutes182
30-34 minutes296
35-39 minutes100
40-44 minutes108
45-59 minutes226
60-89 minutes254
90+ minutes54
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,095
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction49
Manufacturing158
Wholesale Trade35
  
Retail Trade151
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers18
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip19
Food & Beverage Stores62
Health/Pers Care Stores27
Gasoline Stations21
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music4
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers0
Nonstore Retailers0
  
Transportation/Warehouse3
Information3
  
Finance & Insurance13
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn10
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv3
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing31
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv6
Legal Services0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt2
Educational Services242
HealthCare/Social Assist91
Arts/Entertainment/Rec42
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs109
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places109
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin69
Auto Repair/Maintenance3
Public Administration Emp88

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

Educational Attainment (25+)

Granite Falls2023
Some High School192
Graduated High School1,111
Associates Degree582
Bachelor's Degree581
Graduate Degree191

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses111
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus7
Manufacturing Bus6
Wholesale Trade Bus3
  
Retail Trade Bus15
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus3
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus3
Food & Beverage Stores Bus3
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus3
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus1
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus0
Nonstore Retailers Bus0
  
Transportation/Warehouse Bus1
Information Bus2
  
Finance & Insurance Bus4
Cntrl Bank/Crdt Intrmdtn Bus2
Sec/Cmdty Cntrct/Oth Inv Bus2
Insur/Funds/Trusts/Other Bus0
  
Real Estate/Rent/Leasing Bus5
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus4
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus1
Educational Services Bus6
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus14
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus2
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus12
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus12
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus19
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus1
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2023-10-17

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