Let's dive into the facts of our amazing, modern, city: Everett! Sit back, relax, and watch as we give
you information of our charming community. We will talk about many topics, such as schools, crime rates,
and other stories and perspectives! Grab a pencil and a piece of paper and take notes!
-From the creators of "Everett and Me"
SCHOOL RATINGS
Schools here in Everett have higher ratings, landing in the 6 to 8 range, with our students gradually improving every year, and overall having a higher state assessment average than neighbouring cities. Our schools and teachers focus heavily on our growth, and as students, we can say they have been a huge help to us by helping us understand any topics we might struggle with. Our city boasts higher graduation rates than compared to Mukilteo or Snohomish, showing that we have better educational statistics compared to our neighbouring communities.
HOUSE VALUE STATS
According to Redfin, the house status in Everett, Washington is currently about 625k per house with a yearly increase of 1.6% during the year. Our housing price average is notably higher compared the rest of the country. Most people assume it is because of how Everett is more expensive than similarly-sized cities. With living in Everett, Washington being 17.4% more expensive than the national average, it makes sense for our homes to be more expensive.
BIKE & BUS SCORES
According to sources, Everett is a somewhat bikeable city with many bike racks and bike lanes. The website rates it a 55 out of 100 on average, stating that Everett has some bike infrastructure. The highest-scoring neighborhood for biking is Bayside at a score of 71/100. The lowest-scoring neighborhood is Valley View, at a score of 15/100. Everett is, however, not a very good city for public transportation, with sources rating it a 39 out of 100 on average, saying that Everett has a few bus routes, but public transportation is not the norm in Everett, as most people use their own cars for convenience. The highest scoring neighborhood for buses is Port Gardener at 53/100, and the lowest scoring neighborhood for buses is tied between Boulevard Bluffs and Harbor-Seahurst-Glenhaven, both at 21/100.
WALKABILITY SCORES
Everett’s walkability is about average, with sources rating it a 49 out of 100 on average. Some daily errands can be accomplished by walking, but most tasks will need a car to get around. Everett’s highest walkability scoring neighborhood is Bayside, with its walk score being 82, meaning walking is a viable source of transportation. Everett’s neighborhood with the lowest walkability score is Valley View. All in all, Everett is averagely walkable.
CRIME RATINGS
Crime in Everett is higher than the national average of 33.3% , with it our crime rate being 55.4%. This means that Everett is less safe than average, with an 15 point difference than the national average. Everett suffers from more crime due to many property crimes being committed. Everett is safer than 3% of cities, so it’s not the safest. Many people that are older find it scary to leave their homes, knowing that someone could break in. However, Everett is currently implementing stricter law policy and more police in order to solve this issue.
INTERVIEWS
People from around Everett have been interviewed, and names are not mentioned for security purposes. We interviewed these people with a variety of questions including:
- What vibe does Everett give?
- How safe do you feel in Everett?
- Are the people around you (like neighbours) friendly?
Overall, many people feel Everett gives a modest, bustling, modern, friendly vibe and there are many friendly people. They feel safe and comfortable in the community with plenty of people to talk to.
