Snohomish County & North Puget Sound
Everett, Washington
City
Port city and aerospace center north of Seattle
Everett is the Snohomish County seat, a working port city with Boeing's widebody plant, a revived waterfront and a historic downtown.
History & Local Character
Founded as a lumber and rail town in 1893, Everett became a mill and port city and now anchors Washington's aerospace manufacturing.
Housing & Real Estate
Historic north Everett homes, downtown apartments, Silver Lake subdivisions and new waterfront units.
Restaurants & Shopping
Colby Avenue, the waterfront and the Everett Station district hold breweries, seafood and international restaurants.
Schools & Education
Everett Public Schools serves the city, with Everett Community College and a UW branch campus.
Parks & Recreation
Forest Park, Jetty Island and the Everett waterfront trail system provide shoreline and forest recreation.
Transportation & Accessibility
I-5 and US 2 meet in Everett; Sounder commuter rail, Amtrak Cascades and a major transit center serve the city.
Local Businesses
Aerospace suppliers, the Port of Everett marina, breweries, restaurants and healthcare providers.
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Nearby Attractions
- Boeing Future of Flight
- Jetty Island
- Forest Park
- Everett waterfront
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Aerospace and port employment
- Rail and freeway connections
- More affordable than Seattle
Considerations
- Industrial areas near the waterfront
- Wet, cloudy winters
Frequently Asked Questions
What is built at the Everett Boeing plant?
Boeing assembles the 747, 767 and 777 families at its Everett factory, one of the largest buildings in the world by volume.