The Town FilesLarch Way, Washington
Community in Snohomish County · population 4,993 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $842,600
- Household income
- $160,040
- Jan low / Jul high
- 37° / 72°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 38.1
Larch Way is a community of 4,993 people in Snohomish County, Washington. The median home is worth $842,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks more of a college town than 95% of Washington towns, better for young professionals than 94% of Washington towns, more vibrant than 93% of Washington towns.
How Larch Way ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Larch Way is worth $842,600, above the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $160,040, which is more affordable than 52% of Washington towns. Median rent is $2,002 a month. 74.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Larch Way | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $842,600 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $2,002 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $160,040 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 74.5% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Larch Way
| People | Larch Way | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 17.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.0% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.1% | — |
| Work from home | 25.4% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 29.6 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.1% | 93.9% |
Weather in Larch Way
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F. About 33.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 1 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Larch Way since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an F0, struck on August 24, 1997 about 8.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 24, 1997.
Severe weather in Snohomish County since 1996
Snohomish County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2026 | Flood | DR-4906: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| December 12, 2025 | Flood | EM-3629: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| January 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4682: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 10, 2022 | Fire | FM-5455: Bolt Creek Fire |
| April 8, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4593: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Snohomish County
Snohomish County had 297,617 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,940 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Larch Way itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Towns near Larch Way
- Martha Lake, WA0.9 mi · 21,660 people · home $785,400
- North Lynnwood, WA1.3 mi · 22,802 people · home $616,400
- Alderwood Manor, WA2.1 mi · 10,198 people · home $700,900
- Lake Stickney, WA2.3 mi · 15,413 people · home $620,300
- Lynnwood, WA2.4 mi · 38,568 people · home $686,900
- Mill Creek, WA2.5 mi · 20,926 people · home $903,800
- Bothell West, WA2.6 mi · 22,015 people · home $824,900
- Mill Creek East, WA3.1 mi · 24,912 people · home $905,400
Larch Way questions
Is Larch Way, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Larch Way scores better for retirees than 26% of Washington towns and quieter than 12%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Larch Way?
The median owner-occupied home in Larch Way is valued at $842,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $160,040, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $2,002 a month.
What is the weather like in Larch Way?
July highs average 72.3°F and January lows 36.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.4 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Larch Way get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Larch Way since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F0 on August 24, 1997. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)