Economic Dynamism

Snohomish County’s economic diversity offers investors a sound, long-term investment climate. Snohomish has the competitive advantage of its position within the Puget Sound region, a global center for aerospace, advanced manufacturing technology, software publishing, biotechnology and biomedical device industries.

Washington State continues to top the nation as among the best positioned for robust growth and innovation. In 2009, Forbes.com ranked Washington the 2nd best state for business.  This is due in large part to our area’s strength as a global, entrepreneurial and knowledge-based economy with the capacity to lead the world’s next wave of innovation.

Room to Grow

Snohomish County has a number of large vacant industrial properties ready for development, with land costs that are significantly less than those found in neighboring King County. To make your search easier, we offer you several options:

 


Snohomish County Fast Facts

  • Washington State consistently ranks near the top in terms of the number of patents, venture capital invested and industry investment in R&D.
  • Ranks 4th in number of “Gazelle jobs.”
  • Population*:
    • 1990 465,628
      2000 606,024
    • 2007 686,300
    • 2009 704,300
  • Estimated population growth*:
    • 2015 786,476
    • 2020 844,541
    • 2025 898,715


Washington state and Snohomish County Economic Data

Population

Gross State Product

Inflation (CPI-Snohomish County is in the Seattle, Bellevue, Everett Metropolitan Division)

Current employment


Current unemployment rates

Current unemployment insurance numbers


Overall dashboard of economic data


*Source: Office of Financial Management. www.ofm.wa.gov Population figures for 1990 and 2000 – US Census Current 2007 population - Office of Financial Management, June 2007 2010-2025 Office of Financial Management Growth Management Act Population projections November 2007