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EversonWA averageUS Census ACS
Population
2,989
Per-capita income
$31,204
Median home value
$434,900
Bachelor's or higher
26%
Typical home value $499,386 +0.2% yr/yr · +12.7% 5-yr
Home-value trend 2002–2026 (Zillow ZHVI)
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Development activity

Housing units permitted — US Census Building Permits Survey
202513 housing units ($4.2M)
🗳️ Election results (11 races)
Local election returns — winner marked ✓.
Mayor 2025-11-04
John Perry ✓ 490 · WRITE-IN 28
City Council Position 3 2025-11-04
Matt Goering ✓ 482 · WRITE-IN 7
City Council Position 2 2025-11-04
Jennifer Lautenbach ✓ 477 · WRITE-IN 10
City Council Position 1 2025-11-04
James Wilson ✓ 337 · Eric Oettel 283 · WRITE-IN 1
City Council Position 5 2023-11-07
Ashley Brown ✓ 398 · Gary Locke 253 · WRITE-IN 1
City Council Position 4 2023-11-07
John Hammond ✓ 431 · WRITE-IN 9
City Council Position 1 2023-11-07
Tim Hanowell ✓ 450 · WRITE-IN 14
Mayor 2021-11-02
John Perry ✓ 497 · WRITE-IN 48
City Council Position 3 2021-11-02
Matthew Goering ✓ 519 · WRITE-IN 16
City Council Position 2 2021-11-02
Jennifer Lautenbach ✓ 542 · Josh Ordos 115 · WRITE-IN 7
City Council Position 1 2021-11-02
Trevon Myhre ✓ 400 · Michelle Beck Fox 271 · WRITE-IN 2

Recent meetings

Tue May 26, 2026

City Council

Council to adopt sewer plan update for future growth

The city council will hold a public hearing to adopt the 2026 General Sewer Plan Amendment, which updates the sewer system plan to support projected growth. New business includes a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan Chapter 9 (Economic Development), accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and a surplus property request. The council will also approve checks totaling $333,564.09.

sewercomprehensive-planeconomic-developmenthousingfinancepublic-hearing
📄 From the agenda
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Sign language interpreter service, assertive listening devices and communication materials in alternative formats including Braille, large print, and audio tape are available upon 7 working days advance notice by contacting the telephone number listed below. Questions concerning special needs for persons with disabilities not covered above may also be addressed by contacting the City of Everson at (360) 966-3411. Written requests for material and/or special needs should be addressed to the Deputy Clerk, City of Everson, PO Box 315, Everson, WA 98247. Parking for disabled persons is available near the Everson Senior Center southeast entrance. EVERSON CITY COUNCIL MEETING Agenda May 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER a.) 1. CALL TO ORDER a.) 1. CALL TO ORDER a.) 1. CALL TO ORDER a.) Flag Salute / Roll Call b.) Approval of Minutes - May 12, 2026 2. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 2. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 2. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION 3. PUBLIC HEARING a.) 3. PUBLIC HEARING a.) 3. PUBLIC HEARING a.) 3. PUBLIC HEARING a.) Resolution 625-26 Everson General Sewer Plan Update 4. NEW BUSINESS/COUNCIL ACTION a.) 4. NEW BUSINESS/COUNCIL ACTION a.) 4. NEW BUSINESS/COUNCIL ACTION a.) 4. NEW BUSINESS/COUNCIL ACTION a.) Comprehensive Plan Update- Ch. 9 Economic Development Draft b.) ADU Discussion c.) Memo- Surplus Request 5. COMMITTEE REPORT a.) 5. COMMITTEE REPORT a.) 5. COMMITTEE REP …
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💰 Federal awards (top 10 by amount)
Largest recent federal contract/grant awards to recipients in this city (2023–present), via USAspending.gov.
$950,560NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000010633/4100031844/RASPBERRY RE
$933,888NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009907/4400002004/4100029277/R
$859,450NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · RASPBERRY RED FRZ PUREE CTN-24/1 LB
$550,867NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · 123J1418B0328 RASPBERRY RED FRZ PUREE CTN-24/1 LB
$458,528NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009338/4100027760/BLUEBERRY HI
$276,090NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · 123J1418B0388 RASPBERRY RED FRZ PUREE CTN-24/1 LB
$50,562COPPERTOP ENTERPRISES, INC.
Department of Commerce · PURCHASE OF SURFACE PAIR TRAWL FOR NOAA/NMFS/NWFSC/FISH ECOLOGY DIVISI
$46,174NORTHWEST BERRY CO-OP
Department of Agriculture · COMMODITIES FOR USG FOOD DONATIONS: 2000009642/4100028681/BLUEBERRY HI
$37,938HISTOLOGY CONSULTATION SERVICES, INC
Department of the Interior · HISTOLOGICAL PROCESSING FORENSIC PATHOLOGY CASEWORK NFWFL OR
$13,500HISTOLOGY CONSULTATION SERVICES, INC
Department of Commerce · NWFSC FRAM SERVICES FOR MATURITY INFORMATION FOR STOCK ASSESSMENTS FOR

Source: USAspending.gov (U.S. Treasury) — federal awards only, not city budgets.

🌐 County-level context (Whatcom County)
County-level context — from BLS, IRS, FEMA, HUD, Census. These figures cover the whole county this city sits in, not just the city itself.
Business establishments7,146 (80,648 employees · 2023)
Fair Market Rent (2BR)$1,642/mo (13 assisted households · 2025)
Adults with low literacy14.9% (low numeracy 23% · 2017)

Sources: BLS LAUS, IRS SOI, FEMA, NHTSA FARS, Census CBP, HUD, NCES PIAAC

City profile

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Permitted housing units

Outcomes — economic mobility

source: Opportunity Atlas (Harvard) · research use

For kids who grew up here in low-income households, their adult household-income rank (0–1). The average hides a gap by race:

White kids
0.478
All kids
0.443
Black kids
0.329

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