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

Population2000201020222027
Granite Falls2,7973,6685,0815,489

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Age

Population201020222027
0-4214253268
5-9264281300
10-14332302330
15-19324320297
20-24182296242
25-29193368354
30-34259323445
35-39294310400
40-44318372341
45-49338368393
50-54276410382
55-59217412408
60-64149333392
65-6996278322
70-7468183262
75-7948130166
80-843862101
85+577884
18+2,6564,0474,404
Median Age364142

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Population by Race

Granite Falls2022
Total5,081.000
White Alone81.360
Black Alone0.960
American Indian Alone1.320
Asian Alone2.300
Pacific Islander Alone0.160
Some Other Race3.700
Two or More Races10.200
Hispanic Origin8.090
Diversity Index42.600

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Growth Rate

Granite Falls2022 - 2027
Population1.56%
Households1.47%
Families1.47%
Median Household Income5%
Per Capita Income4%

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Housing
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Households

Population2000201020222027
Households9741,3231,7321,863
Housing Units1,0051,4541,8051,954
Owner Occupied Units1,2801,423
Renter Occupied Units452440
Vacant Units7391

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Home Value

Granite Falls20222027
Median Home Value$525,000$608,241
Average Home Value$502,322$625,457
<$50,000261
$50,000 - $99,999140
$100,000 - $149,999930
$150,000 - $199,999420
$200,000 - $249,999532
$250,000 - $299,999538
$300,000 - $399,999124170
$400,000 - $499,999177178
$500,000 - $749,999585813
$1,000,000 +929

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Housing Year Built

Year RangeHouses Built
2010 or Later63
2000-2009433
1990-1999579
1980-198990
1970-1979171
1960-196989
1950-19590
1940-19490
1939 or Before190

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Income
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Income

Granite Falls20222027
Median Household$95,970$123,561
Average Household$136,763$167,090
Per Capita$49,079$59,617

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Household Income Base

Granite Falls2022
<$15,000101
$15,000 - $24,99994
$25,000 - $34,99944
$35,000 - $49,999156
$50,000 - $74,999236
$75,000 - $99,999269
$100,000 - $149,999277
$150,000 - $199,999253
$200,000+302

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Employees
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Commute

CategoryCommuters
Workers 16+2,026
In-County Residents1,815
Out-of-County Residents211
Drive Alone1,591
Carpooled51
Public Transport10
Work at Home226
Less than 5 minutes25
5-9 minutes151
10-14 minutes91
15-19 minutes22
20-24 minutes324
25-29 minutes110
30-34 minutes248
35-39 minutes80
40-44 minutes189
45-59 minutes342
60-89 minutes183
90+ minutes35
Average Travel Time0

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Employees by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Employees1,064
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt3
Mining0
Utilities0
Construction19
Manufacturing138
Wholesale Trade28
  
Retail Trade137
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers18
Furn & Home Furnish Str0
Electronics & Appl Store0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip9
Food & Beverage Stores58
Health/Pers Care Stores27
Gasoline Stations21
Clothing/Accessory Store0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music0
General Merchandise Str0
Misc Store Retailers4
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 Mgmt0
Educational Services282
HealthCare/Social Assist91
Arts/Entertainment/Rec3
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs112
Accommodation0
Food Srv/Drinking Places112
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin77
Auto Repair/Maintenance5
Public Administration Emp88

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

Educational Attainment (25+)

Granite Falls2022
Some High School77
Graduated High School1,057
Associates Degree483
Bachelor's Degree531
Graduate Degree218

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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Businesses
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Businesses by NAICS

CategoryNumber
Total Businesses110
Agr/Forestry/Fish/Hunt Bus1
Mining Bus0
Utilities Bus0
Construction Bus6
Manufacturing Bus5
Wholesale Trade Bus2
  
Retail Trade Bus13
Motor Veh/Parts Dealers Bus3
Furn & Home Furnish Str Bus0
Electronics & Appl Store Bus0
Bldg Matl/Garden Equip Bus2
Food & Beverage Stores Bus2
Health/Pers Care Stores Bus3
Gasoline Stations Bus2
Clothing/Accessory Store Bus0
Sports/Hobby/Book/Music Bus0
General Merchandise Str Bus0
Misc Store Retailers Bus1
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 Bus6
Prof/Scientific/Tech Srv Bus4
Legal Services Bus0
Mgmt of Comp/Enterprises Bus0
Admin/Support/Waste Mgmt Bus0
Educational Services Bus7
HealthCare/Social Assist Bus14
Arts/Entertainment/Rec Bus1
  
Accommodation/Food Srvcs Bus13
Accommodation Bus0
Food Srv/Drinking Places Bus13
  
Other Srv excl Pub Admin Bus20
Auto Repair/Maintenance Bus2
Public Administration Bus5

Source: ESRI, 2022-11-11

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