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Retirement Living In Snohomish County-Puget Sound area - Washington


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Area Description

•Washington has no state income tax, so your retirement job paycheck and any other income will go further.
•The cost of living may be higher than the national average, but it's a lot cheaper than California or East Coast cities like New York, Boston, or Washington, D.C.
•The climate is mild, so you don't have to spend money on air conditioning in the summer, or shovel snow in the winter.
•A lot of entertainment is free, meaning the great outdoors is accessible and varied and the mild climate makes is available all year round.
•Just 20 miles north of Seattle, you can benefit from all that Seattle offers but not have to live within the crowds and excessive traffic.
•We have waterfront communities such as the city of Edmonds, medium size downtown area and County seat which is the city of Everett, quaint semi-rural cities such as the city of Snohomish, rural areas close to the Cascade Mountains such as the city of Darrington or Sultan.
•In early part of 2019, Paine Field Airport in Mukilteo will open a new two gate commercial passenger terminal that is superior to larger, more hectic, and often overcrowded commercial airports. Flights will be offered through Alaska Airlines, United and Southwest.

Includes Cities/Towns: Everett, Kenmore, Lynnwood.

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Area Amenities

Things to Do, Recreation & Fitness


    •If you love to be near water to enjoy activities such as boating, fishing, site-seeing, or even extreme sports such as white-water rafting or scuba diving, we have it all with the Puget Sound on our west side and hundreds of lakes and rivers throughout the area.
•We are known for our vast outdoor area that offers beautiful camping and hiking areas, excellent walking and bike trails for all ages, gorgeous parks and beaches.
•We are also a little over one hour away from excellent skiing and snow shoeing areas in the Cascade Mountains.

Cultural Activities


• We offer many cultural and performing art venues with top acts, 5 star restaurants, and many amenities for Seniors.
• Throughout the year there are small and large festivals and fairs.
• Plenty of great shopping malls, antique and special interest boutiques, and nationally known stores along with mom and pop stores.
• We have many farmlands that offer freshly grown fruits and vegetables year round of which you can come purchase at the farmers markets or pick yourself.

Public transportation


Public transit most commonly used is the local bus system, train system that can take you from Canada to California, ferry system to explore the many island communities, taxi's, assisted care vans and taxis. The major airport (Sea-Tac) is south of Seattle approximately 35 miles. Seattle also has a Cruise terminal for cruises north to Canada and Alaska.
Opening in early 2019 a new two gate commercial passenger terminal at Paine Field in Mukilteo.

Medical Facilities


We have some of the top rated hospitals in the Country such as Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Children's Hospital and Providence Hospital.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, Washington?

For those of you that retire in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the low 40's and highs in the mid 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 30's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the winter, great for a day of shopping in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area!

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the upper 50's. Nights are cold with lows in the low 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Spring, great for a day of shopping in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area!

Summertime in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are cool with averages in the mid 60's and highs in the mid 70's. Nights are cool with lows in the mid 50's. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

If you retire in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, you can look forward to fall weather activities such as biking on a bike path, hiking, enjoying a walking path and more! Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the low 50's and highs in the low 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect a lot of rainy days in the Fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  34 F°  39 F°  45 F°
 Feb  34 F°  41 F°  48 F°
 Mar  37 F°  45 F°  53 F°
 Apr  41 F°  50 F°  59 F°
 May  46 F°  56 F°  65 F°
 Jun  52 F°  61 F°  70 F°
 Jul  55 F°  65 F°  75 F°
 Aug  55 F°  66 F°  76 F°
 Sep  51 F°  60 F°  70 F°
 Oct  44 F°  52 F°  60 F°
 Nov  38 F°  44 F°  50 F°
 Dec  33 F°  39 F°  44 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  11  0
 Feb  0  10  0
 Mar  0  6  0
 Apr  0  2  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  0  0  0
 Jul  1  0  0
 Aug  1  0  0
 Sep  0  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  6  0
 Dec  0  12  0

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  6 "  18  32 %
 Feb  4 "  15  31 %
 Mar  5 "  18  34 %
 Apr  4 "  15  37 %
 May  3 "  14  42 %
 Jun  3 "  11  47 %
 Jul  1 "  7  51 %
 Aug  2 "  6  52 %
 Sep  2 "  9  48 %
 Oct  5 "  15  42 %
 Nov  7 "  19  37 %
 Dec  6 "  18  31 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  3 "  4  1
 Feb  3 "  3  1
 Mar  1 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  1 "  1  0
 Dec  4 "  3  2


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Cost of Living for Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, WA

Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, Washington cost of living for Housing, Healthcare, Transportation, Taxes, Utilities, etc.:

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Senior Housing Options

Every city has a Senior Center available with lots of activities and friendships. Several SHAG apartments are opening up in the area every year. Many nursing homes that offer different levels of care and many other options.

Senior Assistance in Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, WA

Snohomish County-Puget Sound area, Washington offers the following assistance for seniors:
Most services are available throughout the area.

What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Snohomish County-Puget Sound area Offer For Retirees?

Lots of volunteer opportunities from helping at PAWS animal shelters to United Way. Jobs are plentiful also for all ages.

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