The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 98270 sells for about $642,500, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 12 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,250 a month.
ZIP 98270 — Marysville
The 98270 housing market shows signs of stabilization with a median price of $642,500 and a moderate inventory level of 2.8 months. While year-over-year prices have softened slightly, the market remains competitive for well-priced, move-in-ready homes. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to the Seattle core and steady employment in the aerospace sector.
This ZIP is ideal for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance between suburban affordability and access to major employment hubs in Everett and North Seattle.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 12 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.1% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.1% · poverty 7.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 98270, Snohomish County WA
Crime rates in the Marysville area are generally consistent with regional averages for Snohomish County, with property crime being the primary concern in suburban corridors.
Schools serving the 98270 area are primarily part of the Marysville School District, which maintains a mix of ratings across elementary and secondary levels.
The area faces moderate risks related to regional windstorms and localized flooding in low-lying areas near the Snohomish River basin.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Boeing Everett facility and the expansion of retail and logistics hubs along the I-5 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Snohomish County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies, city municipal taxes, and state school funding requirements.
Residents primarily commute via I-5 south toward Everett and the greater Seattle employment core, with average commute times reflecting heavy peak-hour congestion.
The area features extensive access to outdoor amenities including Jennings Memorial Park, Ebey Waterfront Park, and proximity to the Snohomish River for boating and fishing.
The rental market is characterized by moderate vacancy pressure and steady demand from commuters, with a growing presence of institutional investors in newer multi-family complexes.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the aerospace industry, specifically Boeing, alongside a robust retail and service sector supporting the growing population.
The area is served by I-5 and SR-9, with Community Transit providing bus services connecting to the Everett light rail and regional transit hubs.
Development is focused on high-density residential projects near the city center and infrastructure improvements to alleviate I-5 congestion.
The Snohomish County Assessor maintains annual property valuations based on market sales data and physical inspections.
Parcels are subject to Marysville School District taxes, Snohomish County fire district assessments, and local utility district fees.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with wind damage and potential flood zone designations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Angel of the Winds Arena4.45.9 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino41.9 mi
- Swans Trail Farms4.68.6 mi
- Arena Sports Mill Creek4.312.9 mi
- The Evergreen State Fairgrounds4.415 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.511.4 mi
- Quil Ceda Creek Casino41.9 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.76.1 mi
- Arena Sports Mill Creek4.312.9 mi
- Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park4.410.3 mi
- Boeing Future of Flight4.511.4 mi
- Imagine Children's Museum4.76.1 mi
- Funko HQ4.75.9 mi
- Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum4.912.4 mi
- Mukilteo Lighthouse4.710.4 mi
- Lighthouse Park4.710.4 mi
- Kasch Park4.511.1 mi
- Thornton A. Sullivan Silver Lake Park and Beach4.511.6 mi
- Mukilteo Beach4.710.4 mi
- Forest Park4.77.5 mi
- Everett Marina4.65.2 mi
- Port of Everett4.55 mi
- Dagmars Marina4.53.4 mi
- Everett Yacht Club4.35.4 mi
- South Whidbey Harbor at Langley4.411.8 mi
- Snohomish Golf Course4.310.8 mi
- Walter Hall Golf Course4.210.7 mi
- Battle Creek Golf Course4.43.9 mi
- Legion Memorial Golf Course4.13.7 mi
- Cedarcrest Golf Course4.31.1 mi
- Seattle Premium Outlets4.43.1 mi
- WinCo Foods4.510.6 mi
- WinCo Foods4.53.3 mi
- Fred Meyer4.38 mi
- Fred Meyer4.212.5 mi
- Paine Field4.711.9 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Union4.630.9 mi
- Kenmore Air - Lake Washington4.521.3 mi
- Alaska Airlines - Everett4.811.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large community park featuring trails, playgrounds, and a pond.
Provides access to the Snohomish River with boat launches and picnic areas.
Public 18-hole course serving the local community.
Deterministic aggregate of 1 researched property in this ZIP (latest reading each) — each property weighs one; per point, properties lacking the value are excluded. Property-level records (taxes, scores, permits) never roll individually.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).