Mukilteo

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Mukilteo, WA

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A tranquil sound-side community that earns its accolades.

Suburb Scenic Upscale Coastal Schools Commuter SoundTransit Public Transportation

A few miles north of Seattle on the shores of Puget Sound, Mukilteo is regularly recognized as one of the best places to live in Washington, and even in the United States. It’s a small, attractive city with excellent local schools and stunning views of the water from almost anywhere in town.

Boeing is a major employer for the community, with the aircraft company’s factory just outside the city limits in neighboring Everett. With ferry service to Whidbey Island and a fairly painless drive to Seattle and the Cascade Mountains, residents of Mukilteo have the best of western Washington at their fingertips.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mukilteo, WA is $1,923 for one bedroom, $2,278 for two bedrooms, and $2,869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mukilteo has decreased by -0.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,923/month
684 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Columbia Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

590 Students

8
out of 10

Mukilteo Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

511 Students

7
out of 10

Endeavour Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

436 Students

7
out of 10

Olympic View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

817 Students

6
out of 10

Harbour Pointe Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

811 Students

6
out of 10

Kamiak High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,250 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Mukilteo Light Station
  • Harborview Park
  • Hannabrook Park
  • Hauge Homestead Park
  • Sullivan Park-Silver Lake

Airports

  • Seattle Paine Field International
  • Seattle-Tacoma International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.