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Living in Marysville, Washington

A fast-growing, family-oriented city north of Everett, Marysville offers newer construction and larger lots at attainable prices, with I-5 access to Snohomish County jobs.

Marysville, WA homes have a median price around $555,000 (about $243/sq ft), with a typical commute of about 16 minutes to Boeing (Everett) and roughly 55 minutes to downtown Seattle.

Marysville, Washington
County
Snohomish County
Drive to Seattle
~55 min
Schools
Marysville School District
Property tax rate
0.98%
Why people move to Marysville

Marysville is where families stretch their budget into a newer, bigger home — more space and yard for the money, north of the Everett job centers.

Lifestyle & amenities

Strawberry festival traditions, riverfront trails, and easy access to Tulalip's shopping and entertainment. Suburban, friendly, and growth-oriented.

The housing market

Among the more affordable metro options, with lots of newer subdivisions. Great for first-time and move-up buyers wanting square footage.

Newer homes and larger lotsAttainable pricingQuick I-5 access north of Everett

Best for: Families wanting newer, larger homes on a budget.

Popular Marysville neighborhoods

Lakewood — newer, near amenities
Sunnyside — established, value
Downtown — revitalizing core

Schools

Served primarily by:

Marysville School District

Commute to work

  • Boeing (Everett)~16m
  • Everett~12m
  • Downtown Seattle~44m

Approximate off-peak drive times.

Parks & outdoors

  • Ebey Waterfront Trail
  • Jennings Memorial Park
  • Strawberry Fields Park

Marysville home-buying FAQ

How far is Marysville from downtown Seattle?

Marysville is roughly 55 minutes from downtown Seattle by car in typical morning traffic. Closer-in job centers include Boeing (Everett) (about 16 minutes) and Everett (about 12 minutes).

Which school district serves Marysville?

Marysville is served primarily by Marysville School District.

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Marysville?

Buyers most often shop Lakewood, Sunnyside, Downtown.

What is the housing market like in Marysville?

Among the more affordable metro options, with lots of newer subdivisions. Great for first-time and move-up buyers wanting square footage.

What are property taxes like in Marysville?

Marysville is in Snohomish County, where the effective property-tax rate is about 0.98% of assessed value — roughly $7,350 a year on a $750,000 home.

What is there to do outdoors in Marysville?

Local favorites include Ebey Waterfront Trail, Jennings Memorial Park, Strawberry Fields Park.

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