Granite Falls

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.
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Population

Total Population

5,055

Population
Growth Rate

0.76%

Median Age

41

Diversity Index

43.500

Housing & Income

Households

1,721

Total Housing Units

1,784


Owner Occupied

1,294

Renter Occupied

427

Vacant

63

Median Home Value

$609,326


Average Home Value

$608,810

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

3.66%

Income Projection

Median Household

$92,041 $108,806


Average Household

$117,509 $140,690


Per Capita

$40,024 $47,905

Workforce

Total Businesses

111

Total Employed

1,095

Workers 16+

2,030

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

6

Employed

242

2023 Manufacturing Businesses

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Businesses

6

Employed

158

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

15

Employed

151

2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

12

Employed

109

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

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Businesses

12

Employed

109

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

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Businesses

14

Employed

91

Some
High School

192

Graduated
High School

1,111

Associates
Degree

582

Bachelor's
Degree

581

Graduate
Degree

191

Average Commute Time

0 min.



Resident Commuters

1,867

Non-Resident Commuters

163

Drive Alone

1,645

Carpooled

65

Public

0

Work At Home

185