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Darrington, WA

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Population
1,500
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
560 ft
Median Home Value
$419,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$879/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,488
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Darrington

Tucked into a scenic North Cascades valley between the Sauk and Stillaguamish rivers, Darrington is a quiet mountain town of about 1,500 people. Dominated by the dramatic backdrop of Whitehorse Mountain, the area offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle surrounded by rugged wilderness. State Route 530 connects residents west toward Arlington and the Interstate 5 corridor, while the scenic Mountain Loop Highway provides direct access to prime hiking, camping, and river recreation in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest.

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Daily life centers around a close-knit community that blends its historic logging heritage with a love for the outdoors. Local kids attend classes on a single school campus right in town, and neighbors regularly gather at Old School Park and the community center for weekend events and sports. Moving here means enjoying stunning mountain views and a slower pace, along with a self-reliant lifestyle that involves longer drives for major shopping and healthcare.

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